Reporting to the Director Community and Development Services (the Director), this management role provides leadership across Council’s Planning, Building, Environmental Health and Animal Management functions. You will lead a team of qualified professionals, deliver high-quality technical services, exercise delegated statutory authority, and contribute to positive outcomes for the Dorset community.
This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical capability in statutory planning, sound judgement, and the ability to operate confidently in a complex regulatory and legislative environment. As Manager Community and Development Services, you will:
- Lead, mentor and support a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of professionals
- Provide high-level technical and statutory advice to the Management Team, Councillors, staff and the community
- Oversee regulatory and compliance activities across the portfolio, including enforcement actions under delegated authority
- Work collaboratively with the Director to develop, implement and review strategic and statutory planning frameworks
- Establish and review policies, procedures and operating principles to support consistent and effective service delivery
- Build strong relationships with community members, government agencies and industry stakeholders
- Drive innovative, solutions-focused approaches to statutory planning and regulatory services
- Prepare and present reports and recommendations to Council and community forums as required
Our ideal candidate has:
- Tertiary qualifications in Planning (essential), with strong technical capability in statutory planning
- Experience in a senior professional or management role within a regulatory, planning or local government environment
- Proven ability to lead and manage qualified professionals across multiple disciplines
- Sound understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance and enforcement processes
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports for Council
- Strong judgement, integrity and the ability to make independent decisions under delegated authority
- A collaborative leadership style and a commitment to fostering a positive, outcome-focused workplace culture
What’s on offer:
- Permanent full-time employment with work-from-home flexibility
- Competitive annual salary range of $115,370.84 to $123,074.64 plus 12% superannuation
- Relocation and/or travel allowance, negotiable based on experience and travel requirements
- Strategic leadership role with the opportunity to shape Council’s regulatory and planning services
- Fortnightly or monthly rostered days off to support work-life balance
- Professional development opportunities to enhance your leadership and technical skills
- Lifestyle benefits of living in Northeast Tasmania.
To apply, email your resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with this role to [email protected]. Applications close Sunday, 15 February 2026.
For enquiries, contact Director Community and Development Services, Jayne Miller, on 0455 679 445 or (03) 6352 6500.
JOHN MARIK, General Manager
