About Us

Greater Hume Council is a large rural Council with a focus on responsible growth and sustainability. We are based in southern New South Wales, right near the Murray River, bordering Victoria and the local government areas of Albury, Federation, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys and Wagga Wagga Councils. Our offices are dispersed across Holbrook, Culcairn and Jindera, all a short drive to the shores of Lake Hume.

We offer a broad range of services such as swimming pools, libraries and early year's services through to waste collection, planning permits and major capital works development. Our staff appreciate our flexible approach to work life balance and our friendly, inclusive atmosphere. We enjoy delivering a high standard of meaningful, varied work to our diverse communities.

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Director Environment and Planning on an up to 6-Month Maximum Term Contract.

Reporting directly to the Acting General Manager, you will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of professional and technical staff across a diverse range of services that contribute to the sustainability, growth and liveability of our region. You will be responsible for overseeing critical functions including:

• Town Planning and Development Assessment
• Building Control and Maintenance
• Waste Management
• Cemeteries, Swimming Pools and Caravan Parks
• Public Health and Food Safety
• Companion Animals and Straying Stock
• Environmental and Pollution Control
• Noxious Weeds and Heritage Planning, and
• Regulatory Enforcement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and effective management across all functions within the Environment and Planning directorate
• Ensure all statutory obligations are met and align with Council's strategic objectives, including the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Plan and Operational Plan
• Provide specialist advice to the Mayor, Council Members and the Acting General Manager on complex issues and major developments
• Coordinate and process major applications in accordance with Council Policies, Statutory requirements and agreed timelines
• Serve as the critical link between the directorate and the Executive Leadership Team
• Manage budgetary performance and promote continuous improvement in service delivery, and
• Exercise statutory powers, duties and responsibilities relevant to the position.

About You

We are looking for a highly capable, forward-thinking leader who brings a depth of experience in planning, regulatory services and local government leadership. You will have:

• Proven senior leadership experience in a similar role, ideally within local government
• Tertiary qualifications in Town/Urban Planning or a closely related field
• Extensive experience in planning and development, including major development application assessment within a local government framework
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Local Government Act, Environment, Planning and Assessment Act and the Companion Animals Act
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes
• Strong financial and operational management skills, including budget accountability
• Highly developed communication and public presentation skills
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation and mediation
• Experience in managing waste facilities and aquatic centre operations, and
• A current class 'C' drivers licence.

What We Offer

• A key leadership opportunity where you can make a tangible difference in our community
• Flexible 19-day month work arrangement, working 35 hours per week
• Competitive remuneration package, including 12% Superannuation and a Council vehicle on a leaseback arrangement
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• Corporate uniform allowance
• Weekly health and wellbeing programs, including free onsite Physiotherapist
• Annual employee health initiatives
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family, and
• Supportive and driven team.

How to Apply:

To learn more about this position, please contact Council's Acting General Manager, Colin Kane, on 0428 667 071 for a confidential discussion.

To apply, click 'Apply Now' on Council's Pulse Careers Portal and upload:

• A Cover Letter addressing the Essential Criteria in the Position Description, and
• A current Resume.

Applications close at 12noon on Monday, 13 October 2025.

Please note that applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date. Pre-employment checks including a National Police Check, Medical and Functional Assessment and Reference Checks will be requested and completed prior to finalising an employment offer.