Director Planning, Environment & Community Services

OUR ISAAC REGION

Head inland on the Peak Downs Highway to discover the diverse and striking landscapes where Isaac Regional Council’s residents enjoy the ultimate ‘tree’ and ‘sea’-change lifestyles. The region’s towns are vibrant, friendly country communities boasting modern and convenient services with plenty to see and do. Families value the region as a great place to raise children in a safe and secure environment; one that people from all generations flock to. It is this connectivity and community spirit which continues to contribute to the region’s quality of life.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

We believe our communities and our people are our greatest assets.  The lifestyle and the environment that they enjoy are constantly our focus and we strive to make them the best they can be. 

The Planning, Environment and Community Services (PECS) Directorate is an integrated, multidisciplinary service responsible for managing and maintaining the planning, building and development, compliance and regulatory, economic, customer-focusing and frontline services, community and environmental functions of Council. 

The Director PECS position is a key role within the organisation and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. This position will be responsible for working with the PECS Directorate to develop a positive culture of growth and success through strategic leading and management. The Director PECS will be integral in ensuring that the PECS Directorate are meeting the ongoing needs of its communities by ensuring customer focused, high levels of service.

The expectations on our organisation are high.  We are complex and diverse; we must operate well to support the needs of our communities.  Our organisation is developing with high aspirations and the policies, systems and people that comprise our operations must be under-pinned by strategic leadership, guidance and support.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We’re looking for an adaptable and innovative professional who possesses a collaborative leadership style with the ability to enable and empower teams to ensure positive operational outcomes. With a continuous improvement and forward-thinking mindset, you will also have excellent relationship building and communication skills and be a strategic team player.

You must have a strong understanding of the Local Government system and of the development, political, legal, social, economic, planning and environmental issues confronting the region. An appropriate tertiary qualification is mandatory and having a demonstrated ability to lead an experienced team of highly skilled professionals through competing priorities in a dynamic, community focussed environment will be invaluable to your application.

BENEFITS

OUR COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

As a progressive employer of choice, we know that flexible work arrangements, employee benefits and workplace recognition is important to our people and we strive to deliver a team culture where staff feel valued, included and accommodated.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application – Please click 'Apply Here' and follow the steps to submit your application. Please ensure you provide your responses to the selection criteria (Item D ‘Key Competencies’ within the Position Description), a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, achievements and motivation for applying for this position.

For more details on this position, including a copy of the Position Description, please visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or contact the People & Performance Department during business hours: (07) 4846 3590.

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Candidate Information

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Applications Close: COB Thursday 8 April 2021