Position Details
Reference Number 13772
Position Title Director City Development
Employment Status Contract Full Time
Directorate City Development M'ment
Location Brimbank Community & Civic Centre, 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Band
Salary 5 Year Contract - Salary Negotiated.
Hours 38.00
Position Summary
  • Create places where people want to be
  • Innovative, community and outcome focused 

Work in Melbourne’s 3rd largest Municipality, in the heart of Australia’s fastest growing region undergoing significant transformation.

Director City Development 

The Role:

To lead and facilitate the creation of great places to live, work, play and invest.

The successful applicant will:

Work collaboratively with stakeholders to plan, negotiate and implement land use strategies.

Have a strong understanding of urban redevelopment, place management and local economic development.

Have highest level interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability and a history of influencing decisions through strong leadership.

Exercise discretion and initiative in all decision making and management of the Directorate.

Understanding of Council’s delegations and responsibilities.

Responsibilities will include

Establish and foster a place management approach and supporting systems as appropriate.

Oversee the development, coordination and management of Council’s strategic land use planning program including policy development and project management and integration of economic initiatives.

Work collaboratively across Council and with Councillors and external stakeholders to plan, negotiate and facilitate implementation of land use strategies, plans and economic development initiatives.

Oversee the management and redevelopment of key strategic sites in the municipality.

Provide a high level of strategic advice and professional expertise to Council.

Applications close on 19 February 2018 and need to be forwarded through our careers website. (https://erecruit1.mercury.com.au/Brimbank/)

Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a tertiary qualifications in the areas of planning, management or other relevant discipline?

Essential: Do you have extensive knowledge and understanding of strategic and statutory planning, issues and trends; and of economic and business development opportunities, issues and strategies?

Essential: Do you have experience in leading the development of strategic plans that are forward looking and delivery focused resulting in high levels of community satisfaction?
Contact Person Bev Butler
Contact Number 0409830189
Closing Date 19/02/2018
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