Join a highly skilled and diverse, award-winning team Deliver innovative strategic planning projects. Enjoy flexibility and an empowering culture. About the role The Team Leader of Planning and Urban Design role sits within the City's Local Planning Section and supports the section by developing and maintaining a strategic land use planning framework, and by facilitating innovative strategic urban design and public realm outcomes for the City of Coffs Harbour. The successful candidate will possess demonstrated knowledge and experience in strategic planning and urban design frameworks, open space planning and master planning (including knowledge and experience with NSW planning legislation, local environmental plan amendment processes, and in developing growth strategies and local planning controls). The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to manage various community engagement processes and strong stakeholder relationships both internally and externally. Bring your expertise and collaborative leadership qualities to the city and enjoy a work life balance while living on the beautiful Coffs Coast For additional information please refer to the attached position description. Do you have these key attributes? Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and coach a diverse team. Leadership experience in strategic land use planning and urban design. Ability to manage key stakeholder relationships. Strong interpersonal and communication skills across multiple platforms. Skills to manage and prioritise tasks. Ability to look at innovative and best practice planning processes. What's on offer? Attractive salary starting at $111,697 per annum Superannuation. Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week Brand new office location at the amazing Yarrila Place Options to accrue flex time and flexible working arrangements. Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years Scope for performance-based salary increases. Essentials Qualifications and Experience Tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning or equivalent. Strong Demonstrated experience in a direct or related field. Desirable Knowledge and experience in urban design, architecture, and landscape architecture. Previous leadership experience in a strategic land use planning role. Want more information? If you have questions in relation to the position, please reach out to Marcy Mills, Section Leader Local Planning via phone (02) 6648 4656, or email marcelle.millschcc.nsw.gov.au If you have questions in relation to your application or the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email recruitmentchcc.nsw.gov.au Applications To review the PD and apply go to: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant & enter ref code: 6525188 Applications are to be submitted via Council's Careers page and close 9pm AEDT on 04 Feb 2024 The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply. The City of Coffs Harbour Committed to the Pursuit of Excellence. The City of Coffs Harbour strives to deliver excellent services that are desired and valued by our community, now and into the future. We stand by the values of delivering excellence in our services through innovation, recognising that our customers are at the heart of what we do. We support our people to provide them the scope to deliver outcomes, working together to seek solutions both internally and externally while being transparent and responsible in all that we do. Interested in a dynamic career working in one of NSW's most beautiful regions? Coffs Harbour is a thriving community with something for everyone There has never been a better time to join our team. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast