Director Development & Community Services
August 27, 2008 (12:00 am) - October 10, 2008 (5:00 pm)
The Job
Co-ordinate and manage the Planning, Development Control, Environmental, Community Services and Public Health and Safety functions of the Council in accordance with Council's policies and objectives. Lead, motivate, develop and manage departmental staff, while building and maintaining positive relationships and enhancing morale. Be a key contributor to Council’s Senior Management Team.
Position Details
This is a full time, 5 year performance-based contract position. Salary classified as Senior Officer Level 6, plus over award payment depending on experience, in accord with the District Council of Yorke Peninsula/Municipal Officers Union Collective Agreement No 1, 2007 and Policies & Procedures as amended from time to time.
Remuneration is negotiable, depending upon qualifications and experience, likely commencing at around 0,000, including 12% superannuation, private use of a vehicle, mobile phone, uniform allowance and professional subscriptions. Additional benefits include relocation costs, professional development and salary sacrifice of superannuation.
This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual to take on the responsibility of providing leadership and support to key Council officers, while managing Council’s Planning, Development, Environmental and Community Services in a very progressive, Quality Assured, Award winning regional Council.
The Person
You will be a committed professional who possess the ability to facilitate and support positive relationships with staff, demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and work ethics and be motivated and enthusiastic.
Location
The position will primarily operate from Yorketown; however appointment is to the Council, therefore the successful applicant may be required to undertake duties at other locations.
Further Information
Please contact the retiring incumbent Director, Mr. Rick Wilkinson on 8852 0200 or Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ricki Bruhn on 8832 0000.
Prospective applicants, and their families, can arrange to come over and learn more about the great opportunities that come about living and working on the Yorke Peninsula. This would be on a voluntary basis and would not be a part of the selection process – please let us know if you are interested.
Application Details Please request an Application Kit (including Job & Person Specification) from Council’s Human Resources Officer; Stephen Birch: 8853 3800 or
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Applications must address the selection criteria and should be forwarded to:
Stephen Birch
District Council of Yorke Peninsula
‘Director: Development & Community Services’
PO Box 88 MINLATON SA 5575
Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. Please submit original application and two copies. Please do not bind or staple applications.
Applications will be received until 5:00pm on Friday 10 October 2008.
Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, is smoke free and committed to a safe and healthy workplace Ricki K. Bruhn CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Director D&CS Application Kit (2.09 MB)
