Director Development Services

The City is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to take on this diverse portfolio, responsible for the areas of City Growth, Customer & Business Engagement, Property Services and Regulatory Services.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this critical leadership role will be required to drive and deliver the strategic and operational objectives across all areas of responsibility whilst also providing strong, inspiring leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.

Key accountabilities

• Ensure ongoing excellence in service delivery across all branches.
• Ensure the respective elements of the City’s Strategic Community Plan and Business Plan are achieved.
• Oversee the strategic planning and direction of all land use assessment of the City and Crown land holdings.
• Oversee the effective delivery of reactive and scheduled maintenance activities for all City buildings and facilities.
• Effectively manage the delivery of regulatory services in the environmental health, rangers and emergency services areas.
• Oversee the development and adoption of a local Public Health Plan.
• Ensure the identification, development, implementation and review of local laws, strategies, guidelines, policies and procedures in relation to town planning, building surveying, development compliance, heritage, strategic planning and economic development.
• Oversee and develop the City’s customer service and economic development portfolio, including planning and facilitating investment and sustainable growth ensuring the economic development goals identified in the Community Strategic Plan, Corporate Business Plan and Growth Plan are achieved.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including Councillors and relevant State and Federal government agencies.
• Contributing to the strategic development, policy formulation and management of the organisation as a member of the Executive Team.
• To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Ross McKim, Chief Executive Officer on .

Position requirements

Remuneration and benefits

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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