Director Planning
Willoughby is a City of Diversity: diverse landscapes, people and businesses. The City of Willoughby is known for its Chatswood retail and commercial district and transport hub together with its regional performing arts complex at The Concourse. St Leonards is a vibrant education and health precinct, and the area’s thriving economy is complemented by a skilled workforce and attractive living environments with significant historical and natural areas.
Council has a clear strategy and sound financial platform to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population as it strives to be the best Council in NSW. The strategic reform program includes a new functional structure and resourcing strategy to achieve Council’s vision, and the creation of this position.
A unique opportunity now exists to join a new Executive Leadership team and help lead the transformation of one Sydney’s most high-profile Local Government Organisations.
The Role
Reporting to the General Manager, the Director Planning will lead the organisations highly experienced Planning Directorate, overseeing the delivery of key functions including strategic development planning, development assessment, urban design, traffic and transport.
This pivotal role will help ensure the creation of a sustainable, well-designed, and connected city by shaping future growth, enhancing liveability, and integrating best-practice planning and transport solutions. The directorate continues to benefit from strong investment, ensuring that the city’s planning services are well resourced and fit for purpose.
By working in partnership with the General Manager and the Executive leadership team, you will play a key leadership role across the City of Willoughby by providing inspiring leadership and stewardship for an organisation, characterised by innovation, collaboration and service.
As a creative thinker, you will be comfortable generating alternatives, visualising new possibilities, challenging assumptions and opening yourself up to new information. Additionally, you will be eager to foster strong partnerships with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the community to drive innovative and strategic urban development.
About You
This is a unique executive leadership opportunity, within a diverse, high growth urban environment. Whilst knowledge of relevant planning legislation will of course be beneficial, as important is a commercial understanding of property and the inter-relation of place, property and growth.
Focused upon delivering quality outcomes for the community, we are seeking a highly motivated individual with exceptional leadership abilities. Exemplary stakeholder management and advocacy skills are a must, as is the ability to interact with all levels of government.
This truly is a role which presents both professional opportunities and challenges, whilst offering a kaleidoscope of rewards.
To access a copy of the comprehensive candidate brochure, please visit our website, locate the advertisement under the job search function, and then directly request the brochure through the online form.
For any specific role related concerns or queries, please contact Gareth Broadrick or Tamar Aslanian at lg@capstonerecruitment.com.au
Recruitment Timeline
Applications close Friday 2nd May 2025 (midnight).
Director Planning
Director Planning
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney - NSW
Industry:
Government / Local Government
Contact Name:
Gareth Broadrick
Contact Email:
Date Published:
08-Apr-2025
