Yass Valley Council
Located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, just one-hours drive from Canberra and 3 from Sydney, the Yass Valley region is renowned for both its food and wine, helping to celebrate a rich agricultural heritage.
In recent years the region has transformed into a growing, modern regional community, with access to a wide range of services and facilities to meet the social, recreational, educational, cultural and family needs of residents and visitors to Yass Valley. Being just a stone’s throw from Canberra, you have unique work and education opportunities whilst living in a country environment, with a well-established and convenient transport system.
An exciting opportunity now exists for a leader who is passionate about community and local government, to help lead Yass Valley Council into the future as Director Planning and Environment.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity in a unique lifestyle location.
As the Director Planning and Environment, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be leading a directorate of dedicated and experienced professionals, contributing to the overall delivery of excellent services and optimum infrastructure to residents and visitors.
Functionally the role of Director Planning and Environment comprises of Development Control, Strategic Planning, Compliance and Regulation and Recreational Assets.
As would be expected of such a role, key responsibilities include providing leadership, direction and support to the directorate, as well as ensuring statutory obligations are achieved and delivery of programs are consistent with Council’s goals and visions in the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan.
About You
Yass Valley is a thriving region which whilst presenting great opportunities, brings with it associated challenges.
As a highly regarded leader of people, you will have a history of leading organisations and communities with integrity and vision, building cultures that both you and the organisation are proud of and being firmly focused on outcomes.
As would be expected of such a role, highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to develop effective partnerships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholder groups.
In addition, you will possess relevant tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Science or a similar discipline combined with a strong understanding of relevant legislation within the Local Government context, as well as an understanding of the changing social, political, and economic issues facing the local government sector.
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.
For any questions or queries, please contact Gareth Broadrick or Tamar Aslanian at lg@capstonerecruitment.com.au
Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: Midnight Friday 12th September 2025.
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