Applications are invited for the position of Manager Development Services, based at Council's Administration Centre. The successful applicant shall be responsible for the leadership and coordination of Council's building certifiers and statutory planning functions.

By joining Inverell Shire Council, you'll have access to the following benefits:
Full private usage of a Council-provided vehicle, including all fuel, maintenance and other associated costs!
Fitness Passport, providing access to participating facilities including Inverell Aquatic Centre and local gyms as well as participating facilities around Australia;
Salary packaging options, including Remote Area Benefits and novated vehicle leasing;
Flexible Work Arrangements, including flex time;
Employee Assistance Program; and
Generous Leave Provisions - including access to Long Service Leave after 5 years' continuous service!
For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Manager Development Services position please click here to access the Position Profile.

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Building Surveying and/ or Town Planning;

NSW Class C Drivers Licence;

Skills and Experience

Experience resolving complex development matters involving a number of competing priorities and stakeholders;
Good planning, organisational, analytical and decision-making skills;
Ability to produce high quality reports on complex matters for consideration by Council and other determining bodies;
Ability to produce high quality work under pressure and meet deadlines;
Knowledge of computer systems including familiarity with NSW Planning portal, Microsoft applications inclusive of Work, Excel and the Internet;
Ability to work with Council, governments/ government instrumentalities, private sector, professional bodies, community groups/ community kindred organisations and industrial bodies;
Ability to work both independently and in cooperation with others; and
Well-developed communication skills.
Desirable Criteria:

Qualifications

Post Graduate studies in Management;
Post Graduate studies in land use planning or related discipline;
SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card'); and
Skills and Experience

A minimum of five (5) years industry experience.
Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be Professional/Specialist Band 3, Level 4, Grade 19. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $2,280.20 to $2,455.43 gross per week.