Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking a motivated, innovative and dedicated Manager City Planning & Development to join our Development Assessment and Building Certification Division. Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be a key stakeholder in maintaining long-term constructive relationships with and between NSW Government agencies, local industry, peak groups, applicants, and the community to inform and deliver city making planning and development. This role is fundamental for the City’s growth and will play a crucial role in leading the continuous improvement of planning, building and plumbing certification functions of Council. Wagga Wagga is a great place to live and work - we encourage applicants who have a positive and ‘can do’ attitude and want to make a difference in our community. What we will offer: An attractive remuneration in accordance with skills and experience.   The opportunity to further develop your career with a large regional Council. Access to Council’s Flexible Working Hours Arrangement. Ongoing training and development opportunities. This position will be responsible for: Efficient and effective management of the functional areas of the Division to work across the directorate and Council to achieve an integrated and collaborative workforce. Lead, engage, mentor and develop the development assessment and building certification division team, ensuring effective personnel management, in order to achieve the best organisational and community outcomes for service delivery. Provide expert advice to Directors, senior leaders and other stakeholders to identify and address complex emerging issues and proactively manage these issues. Proactive management of Council’s legislative obligations to ensure overall compliance, good planning and development decisions and take steps to manage the Council’s reputational risk. Develop and implement a triage system to manage operational and service-related customer requests effectively ensuring that it supports development and building assessment. Lead and maintain a proactive Work Health & Safety culture. Ensure a rigorous approach to the expenditure and management of public funds in carrying out all activities on behalf of Council. Lead the continuous improvement of the planning, building and plumbing certification functions of Council and ensure compliance with Council Regulatory Responsibilities under the Environmental Planning and Assessment (EP&A) Act 1979, Local Government (LG) Act and other relevant legislation. Attend and participate in Council, committee, and community meetings, workshops and forums, including those held after hours, as required. Participate in meetings/consultations with relevant stakeholders including owners/builders; architects; engineers; and government agencies including on-site. Oversee preparation of Council reports, technical reports and other correspondence related to the role and approve in line with delegations. As the successful applicant, you will have: Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role. Qualifications in town planning or building surveying are preferred but not essential. Current Class C Driver’s Licence. General Construction Induction Training Card Substantial experience relevant to the role including legislative interpretation e.g. Building Code of Australia, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, applicable Australian Standards etc. Demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service, lead service improvement and adapt to and influence change. Sound time management; financial; business planning; administrative; and computer skills including Microsoft Office. Benefits As an overview, Wagga Wagga City Council is undergoing rapid changes as the result of strong organic growth, major investment from the state government and several national construction projects. Our employee benefits include professional development opportunities, wellness perks i.e., flu vaccinations, health checks and gym subsidy, and access to flexible working arrangements. What is next? Applications close Monday, 19 August 2024 at 11.59pm AEDST . Interviews will be held week commencing Monday, 26 August 2024. If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Rebecca Fox, Project Director Regulatory Planning & Reform on (02) 6926 9230 or 0466 466 178 . As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position. All preferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit. For more information and to apply, please visit https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/working-with-council/why-work-in-wagga Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.

Wagga Wagga City Council has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our Information and Communications Technology team! Permanent, full-time position. Remuneration of $3,420.28 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,104.34 gross per fortnight, plus superannuation (11.5%). Work in a supportive environment with broad exposure to exciting technologies. Training and development opportunities. Generous leave entitlements. Your new role: In the role of Systems Administrator – Finance you will be responsible for providing technical business analysis and support services for Council’s corporate applications, specialising in the Finance system. The position provides the organisation with a subject matter expert in the administration and configuration of the Finance system. The position will be responsible for: Finance system administration, audit and review, management reporting, and improvement implementation, user setup, creation of reports (Crystal and XLOne) and system enhancement. Liaise with business areas to ensure business requirements are understood and implemented within the corporate finance system. Work collaboratively with Chief Financial Office staff on the implementation of new system configurations, modules, and upgrades. Implement end-of-month and end-of-year general ledger and finance system procedures including rollover of end of year balances. Undertake monthly reconciliation of creditors and other system control accounts. Import and reconcile payroll ledger weekly. Provide assistance to finance system users, including training and system documentation. What you will need to succeed: The successful applicant will have: Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role such as a Bachelor of Accounting or Information Systems or relevant experience. Three (3) to five (5) years demonstrated work experience with an emphasis on systems administration. High level proficiency in the administration and development of finance software packages and related systems. High level time management, planning and problem-solving skills. Strong customer service skills and ability to work well within a team. What is next? Applications close Sunday, 25 August 2024 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 2 September 2024.       If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Mark Burge, Corporate Applications Coordinator on 02 6926 9461. As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position. All preferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit. For more information and to apply, please visit https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position including a functional health assessment to ensure candidates can meet the inherent physical requirements of the role. https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/working-with-council/why-work-in-wagga Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.

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