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Mount Barker, Sa, Au

Mount Barker, Sa, Au

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

As the Director Planning I lead the business units responsible for advising the Minister for Planning and the State Planning Commission on the directions for how land is used in the State, including where long term growth should occur, along with the complex development assessment undertaken to support the decision making of the Minister for Planning and the State Commission Assessment Panel.This includes:Leading the preparation, implementation and continuous improvement of a range… Show more As the Director Planning I lead the business units responsible for advising the Minister for Planning and the State Planning Commission on the directions for how land is used in the State, including where long term growth should occur, along with the complex development assessment undertaken to support the decision making of the Minister for Planning and the State Commission Assessment Panel.This includes:Leading the preparation, implementation and continuous improvement of a range of statutory instruments including State Planning Policies, Regional Plans, Practice Guidelines and Directions, the Community Engagement Charter and other statutory tools under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.• Maintaining and enhancing the integrity of the Planning and Design Code, including leadership of the Code Amendment program and State wide policy initiatives initiated by the Chief Executive and the State Planning Commission.• A focus on genuine community and stakeholder participation and building strong and lasting relationships within and external to Government to influence sustainable land use planning outcomes.Providing strategic planning advice to the Minister for Planning, the State Planning Commission and other Government Agencies and Boards, including collaboration with RenewalSA on the delivery of precincts under the Urban Renewal Act 1995.Leading the assessment of complex impact assessed proposals, Crown and Essential Infrastructure development proposals, where the State Planning Commission is advising the Minister for Planning.• Leading the provision of advice to the State Commission Assessment Panel.• Leading the delivery of system improvements in-line with the planning system's objectives, including enhanced system accessibility, consistency, efficiency, and overall performance, in close collaboration with the PlanSA Directorate and users of the system. Show less

Mount Barker, South Australia, Australia

As General Manager Planning & Community I have the opportunity to lead, develop and manage the following teams and functions through what is a period of sustained growth for the Mount Barker District Council.• Strategic Projects• Strategic and Policy Planning• Economic Development• Tourism Development• Place Making, Urban Design and Main Street Planning• Environmental and Sustainability • Growth Management• Open Space and Recreation Planning• Planning and… Show more As General Manager Planning & Community I have the opportunity to lead, develop and manage the following teams and functions through what is a period of sustained growth for the Mount Barker District Council.• Strategic Projects• Strategic and Policy Planning• Economic Development• Tourism Development• Place Making, Urban Design and Main Street Planning• Environmental and Sustainability • Growth Management• Open Space and Recreation Planning• Planning and Building Assessment• Development Engineering• Development Compliance• Customer Experience • Health Public Safety• Community Development• Community Programs• Immunisation Teams Show less

Mount Barker

In this role I managed the City Development Team which integrated the Planning, Building, Engineering, Open Space and Administration functions of Council's Development area. I provided leadership and strategic integration and management of the City Development Team that sought to provide a coordinated and efficient service delivery to manage and sustain the growth of the District.As a part of my role I had the responsibility to develop a culture of positive service delivery to achieve… Show more In this role I managed the City Development Team which integrated the Planning, Building, Engineering, Open Space and Administration functions of Council's Development area. I provided leadership and strategic integration and management of the City Development Team that sought to provide a coordinated and efficient service delivery to manage and sustain the growth of the District.As a part of my role I had the responsibility to develop a culture of positive service delivery to achieve great development outcomes consistent with the community's vision and expectations. I strive to create and support a united, enthusiastic and motivated team focused on developing a City and District which will be the second largest in the state and growing as the fastest non-coastal Council in the nation.I was responsible for establishing and fostering positive and productive relationships with the development industry, government agencies, community and all other bodies associated with the development of the City and District.This role required me to be responsible and accountable for the performance of the City Development Team including:- Resources and financial management- Reporting performance and outcomes- Developing and supporting staff- Providing clear vision and expectations- Effective business planning- Understanding and acting on the external environment threats and opportunities. Show less

District Council Of Mount Barker

In this role I lead a team of policy and strategic planners providing strategic advice on the preparation of Development Plan Amendments, related planning policy and strategic and township plans. This team also developed the strategic infrastructure guiding growth. I also project managed selected major development proposals and provided high level strategic advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer and Council regarding projects congruence with planning strategies, policies and… Show more In this role I lead a team of policy and strategic planners providing strategic advice on the preparation of Development Plan Amendments, related planning policy and strategic and township plans. This team also developed the strategic infrastructure guiding growth. I also project managed selected major development proposals and provided high level strategic advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer and Council regarding projects congruence with planning strategies, policies and broader strategic imperatives.As part of my role I was required to:Prepare and promote high level spatial and master plans to set direction for the future development of the urban growth area.Provide leadership and guidance to a team of policy planners in the preparation of Development Plan Amendments and other planning policy documents. Manage and be the initial point of contact for Developers, Business Groups and the Community and Council throughout the pre-lodgement process of major Urban Growth Land Divisions and Regional Town Centre strategic planning matters.Responsible for ensuring internal coordination and information dissemination across the organisation on major development proposals, primarily pre-lodgement of development applications and escalate and resolve issues when appropriate.Negotiate and liaise with stakeholders to promote collaborative working partnerships and achieve the Council's objectives in respect to strategic projects and urban growth master planning.Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of strategic documents, operational documents, policies and procedures as required, including briefing papers, discussion papers, reports, submissions, strategies, policies and responses to information requests.Manage project teams and budgets including the exercising of financial delegations.Act as Project Sponsor or Project Manager for nominated strategic projects. Show less

Responsible for ensuring internal co-ordination across the organisation on major development proposals, both pre and post the lodgement of development applications and escalate issues when appropriate;Provide leadership on major development proposals as a member of the Council's Urban Growth Executive Team;Provide input to and/or oversee the preparation of high level spatial plans to set direction for development;Provide strategic and policy planning advice in relation… Show more Responsible for ensuring internal co-ordination across the organisation on major development proposals, both pre and post the lodgement of development applications and escalate issues when appropriate;Provide leadership on major development proposals as a member of the Council's Urban Growth Executive Team;Provide input to and/or oversee the preparation of high level spatial plans to set direction for development;Provide strategic and policy planning advice in relation to issues impacting on the management of growth;Manage growth related studies and external consultants;Negotiate and liaise with stakeholders to promote and achieve the Council's objectives in respect to major strategic projects and urban growth master planning.Develop, implement, maintain and facilitate strategic projects, strategic documents, operational documents, policies and procedures as required, including briefing papers, discussion papers, reports, submissions, strategies, policies and responses to information requests. Show less

Develop, prepare and maintain strategic projects, strategic documents, operational documents, policies and procedures as required, including briefing papers, discussion papers, reports, submissions, strategies, policies and responses to information requests.Effectively project manage (including initiate, plan, implement and handover) of strategic projects and strategic document formulation, including effective reporting to project sponsors.Undertake research, investigations… Show more Develop, prepare and maintain strategic projects, strategic documents, operational documents, policies and procedures as required, including briefing papers, discussion papers, reports, submissions, strategies, policies and responses to information requests.Effectively project manage (including initiate, plan, implement and handover) of strategic projects and strategic document formulation, including effective reporting to project sponsors.Undertake research, investigations, analysis, problem solving and reporting on strategic projects and strategic documents.Develop and maintain collaborative networks and working partnerships with internal and external parties to support the delivery of strategic projects and strategic documents.Provide strategic advice and support to the elected members and the corporate governance group on the development, implementation, management and reporting of strategic projects and strategic documents. Show less

Bachelor Of Urban And Regional Planning, Town Planning

Master Of Business Administration - Mba