The objectives of the Manager Planning and Environment is to lead and manage the town planning and environmental health functions of Council. The Manager Planning and Environment is responsible for driving the performance of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who support growth and regulatory compliance within Cloncurry Shire Council.GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITESActivities are generally governed by established organisational policies, specific delegations, procedures and within agreed service standards and established internal controls;Responsible for delivering Council’s development, health and environment, waste and waste water management and compliance functions in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Acts and Legislation;This position requires a unique balance of well-developed technical, negotiation, communication, leadership and team building skills;Relationship building, liaison and negotiation with customers, politicians, government departments, other municipalities and authorities, service providers, suppliers and key industry and business groups is also a key requirement of the position.ManagementProvide leadership and guidance to the Planning and Environment team ensuring that it is appropriately resourced and skilled to allow the completion of set objectives;Lead, model and ensure that all organisational systems, policies and procedures are fully understood and adhered to by all employees within the functional area;Accountable for maintaining a proactive, open dialogue with the Director on the progress towards the achievement of goals, objectives and strategies identifying areas of concern and developing strategies to address these issues;Undertake strategic, corporate and operational planning of the Planning and Environment function of Council;Compliance Oversee the monitoring of Council’s Local Laws;Lead the delivery of Council’s vision and objectives through the Planning and Environment team, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory obligations;Maintaining a detailed working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations;Undertake compliance assessments/audits and where necessary perform investigation and provide advice on actions;Provide advice on compliance related prosecutions in consultation with the Director;Coordinate and undertake effective licensing and regulatory requirement for Building, Town Planning and Environmental Health compliance, in particular:Dam safety conditionsAustralian Drinking Water GuidelinesDevelopment and Town PlanningBuilding and PlumbingEnvironmental AuthoritiesWater Treatment PlantsSewerage Treatment PlantRegulated and General Waste SitesFor further information please contact Human Resources Coordinator Terri Paine on 07 4742 4100 or terrip@cloncurry.qld.gov.auor visit http://careers.cloncurry.qld.gov.au/ CLICK HERE FOR POSITION DESCRIPTION AUDCloncurry4824