Manager Development and Building

Manager Development and Building

Drive High-Quality, Sustainable Development Across Our LGA

Georges River Council is seeking a transformative and highly accomplished leader to drive the delivery of Development and Building Services and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community.

As Manager Development and Building Services, you will champion sustainable development across the Local Government Area (LGA), ensuring alignment with statutory requirements, Council policies, and the NSW Minister for Planning’s Statement of Expectations.

Reporting to the Director, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for overseeing development applications, building certification, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning initiatives. You will implement effective management practices, drive continuous improvement, and promote innovation and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Development and Building Services to achieve quality planning outcomes. 
• Oversee development application assessment, building certification, and compliance.
• Ensure alignment with legislation, Council objectives, and the Minister’s expectations.
• Develop strategic plans, policies, and systems to drive service improvement and compliance.
• Foster transparency and trust in planning and development processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including the community, Council, developers, and government agencies.
• Manage budgets and explore funding opportunities, including grants and sponsorships.
• Inspire a high-performing, customer-focused team.

Your ability to foster innovation, navigate competing priorities, and engage a diverse range of stakeholders—while maintaining a sharp focus on community outcomes and customer service—sets you apart as a leader of impact and integrity.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Building & Construction, Town Planning, Building
• Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Senior-level experience in development or regulatory services.
• Demonstrated leadership in delivering high-quality planning outcomes that align with legislative and policy frameworks.

For further information on this role please download the position description, selection criteria and information pack from our website at lgnsw.org.au/lgms

Applications including a full CV, covering letter and selection criteria addressed must be received online through the above website.

All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for this role.

For further assistance please contact Christian Morris, Local Government Management Solutions on 0417 693 *** or Claudia Nossa Cortes on 0405 540 ***.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 12 May 2025.