Located within a spectacular World Heritage Area, the City of Blue Mountains offers an enviable lifestyle to 80,000 people within 27 distinct towns and villages, and a unique visitor experience to millions of tourists every year. 

Within this setting, Blue Mountains City Council is working to create a City that is vibrant, inclusive, accessible and sustainable. Our exciting transformation program has resulted in new vacancies and leadership roles. We are now seeking an experienced and capable Manager Development and Building Services to join our Senior Leadership Team.

The Role:

This position is responsible for providing high quality integrated land-use management systems, development application assessment and advisory services across all classes of development, including building certification. The promotion of excellent customer service and delivery of the organisation outcomes in relation to sustainable development.

Skills and Experience:

We are looking for a highly skilled Manager Development and Building Services Performance with experience in such areas as land use planning, building and construction, environmental or urban planning and management.  You will have extensive experience providing development application assessment and/or building certification assessment services and in leading a strong customer service culture. Proven ability to support and/or represent the Council in legal matters is also required.

Most likely you will hold qualifications in Urban Planning, Building Surveying, Development Engineering or related discipline.  You will have the capability to bring a diverse team of professionals together and to model, support and encourage behaviour that provides a safe, productive and collaborative work environment.

The Offer:

A competitive package is on offer, inclusive of superannuation, vehicle allowance, free car parking and an additional 6 days leave provision to the annual 4 weeks available.

To Apply:

To apply or obtain a copy of the position description, including the Selection Criteria, visit our website at https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/jobs.  Applicants who do not address the Selection Criteria will not be considered. For further information contact John Hussey jhussey@bmcc.nsw.gov.au.

Blue Mountains City Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), fair treatment and non-discrimination for all existing and potential employees.