Team Leader Planning & Place Administration
Job Task Analysis - City Development Leadership
- Join us in making a difference for the built environment community
- Enter work type: Full time permanent
- Hybrid and other flexible working options available.
- $110,488 - $123,778 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
- Location: Cheltenham
The role will oversee and lead a large team of approximately 11 full time equivalent roles, while also supporting the City Development Department, Municipal Building Surveyors Department and City Strategy Department. The functions within these departments are varied and diverse and broad understanding of the legislative functions within each area is required.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and highly motivated and organised person to join our team. In this role, you will support the City Development Department, Municipal Building Surveyors Department and City Strategy Department. The functions within these departments are varied and diverse and broad understanding of the legislative functions within each area is required.
Other Responsibilities include
- Familiarity and ability to apply relevant legislative principles.
- Assist the Manager in organisational reporting and budgeting obligations.
- Adopt an approach to continuous service improvement, with a customer centric approach.
- Effective management and mentoring of the team to ensure sound culture and work ethic.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and well justified decisions, both with autonomy and in collaboration with the Manager, other Team Leaders and broader team (as required), often as it relates to exercising a delegated function.
- Ability to energise, motivate and nurture positive team culture.
- Demonstrated experience leading a large multi-disciplinary team.
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of
We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.
All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies
Enquiries:
For any inquiries about the position, please contact, Jaclyn Murdoch, Manager City Development on 0438 292 720.
To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au
About Kingston
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
Why you’ll love working for us?
At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
- Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
- Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
- Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities,
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
- Close to Public transport
- Free Onsite parking
For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
