Director Planning

Job No: SSC1156
Location: Sutherland Shire

Sutherland Shire is a unique part of greater Sydney – iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centres, and incredible national parks, all just 26 km from the CBD. We’re home to a thriving and connected community of over 230,000 people, who celebrate culture and diversity, and value our incredible open spaces and active lifestyles.   

The opportunity

It’s a great time to be part of Sutherland Shire Council. We have a newly appointed CEO, looking to build a refreshed and energetic Executive Leadership Team, to work with our staff and elected Council to take Sutherland Shire to the next level.

Over the coming year, our Executive Team will work collaboratively to enhance community confidence and overall organisational performance. We’ll champion a culture of safety first, customer at heart, and future focus.

As Director Planning, you will lead the delivery of Council’s programs for the environment and climate, regulation and enforcement, development applications, sustainable land use, and transport and public place design and development.

A positive attitude and a strategic mindset are critical, with a focus on how we can make a difference and deliver brilliant outcomes for our community. We have an awesome team waiting to kick goals with you, open to change and ready to contribute. It is important that you are a leader that will inspire, coach and develop our teams to be their best.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director Planning will require exceptional leadership capability and proven success in planning for built and natural environments, strategic business planning, and stakeholder management.

How to apply

Review our Candidate Information Pack and Position Description Your application will need to include a:

  • cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and addressing the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages)
  • current and detailed resume.

For a confidential discussion please contact Leisl Guest, Chief Human Resources Officer on 0457 799 908 or email lguest@ssc.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 27 October 2024.

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About Us

If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.

At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.