Division: PLANNING DEV & TRANSPORT
Unit: PLANNING DEV & TRANSPORT
Section: PLANNING DEV & TRANSPORT
Salary Range: Competitive Remuneration Package
Employment status: Contract up to 5 years
Employment arrangement: Full Time
Location: Sydney CBD
Option to work under a 19 day month arrangement

At the City of Sydney our people are our most important asset and central to developing a green, global and connected City that provides valued services for our community.

Applications are invited for the key role of Executive Manager Development, within City Planning Development and Transport group.

An opportunity awaits you to enhance Sydney's liveability and lifestyle for residents and visitors to this global City.

This exciting and challenging role will be responsible for ensuring the City delivers high quality, timely and cost effective outcomes in the areas of City Development, Planning and Transport.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will:

• champion the digital transformation of work flows in development assessment;
• take a customer - centric perspective
• empower and support the group's management team;
• build a culture of team work and continued process improvement;
• drive excellence in compliance implementation and timeliness of outcomes; and,
• contribute to the strategic direction of the City.

With relevant tertiary qualifications and a deep understanding of Local Government, you will have proven experience in compliance strategies that address changing development, health, building and environmental needs across broad and varied community groups. You will have a track record in the successful implementation of organisational development and process improvement initiatives in a complex service delivery environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have exceptional leadership and communication skills, astute political judgement and accountability in decision-making. The ability to work with a wide variety of key stakeholders at commercial, and local, state and federal government levels is essential.

To apply: Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and address the essential knowledge, skills and experience as stated within the position description that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

This role will require a National Criminal check and a pre-employment Health Declaration.

Position description: CLICK HERE to view or download the position description.

Applications must be made online via the City's website by 11:59pm Tuesday 30 July 2019.

For further information contact: Graham Jahn, Director City Planning, Development and Transport on 02 9265 9945.

Employee Benefits: CLICK HERE for more information on the benefits of working in Council.

At the City we provide equal employment opportunity. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.