Manager Growth and Activation | Snowy Valleys Council | Tumut

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An exciting opportunity exists for a Manager Growth and Activation at Snowy Valleys Council. By joining this dynamic organisation, you will breathe life into urban renewal and placemaking for both the LGA and a number of diverse communities.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Director Community and Corporate Services, your focus will be to set achievable growth goals and then make them happen. With experience and expertise in urban and regional planning and development, and a solid understanding of economic and community development, you will deliver a range of strategic projects within the development and place activation portfolio.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Sound technical knowledge in strategic land planning, economic development, assessment compliance, as well as community and social planning;
• Degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Economics or similar;
• Decision making skills and effective facilitation techniques to encourage open communication;
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, coach and support staff;
• A highly collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.

Snowy Valleys Council

Snowy Valleys Council is a modern and well-connected Council with an operating budget of $56.7 million. With a dedicated workforce of more than 230 staff and two main administrative centres at Tumut and Tumbarumba, the council's key focus is to deliver outstanding local services that support strong and vibrant communities.

Working and Living in the Region

With a population of 14,935, Snowy Valleys covers an area of 8,960 square km in a beautiful natural environment ideally located between Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. The National Snowy 2.0 project is a $5B local investment which will provide economic benefits and a range of exciting opportunities for jobs and clean renewable energy to the region. The diverse and vibrant local economy offers work prospects for partners and family in forestry, agriculture, health, education and tourism.

It's all about location and lifestyle - Snowy Valleys is renowned for its year-round festivals, rich cultural life, sporting events and recreational facilities for fishing, hiking and cycling or join the locals who ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon!

How to Apply

Apply with a covering letter addressing the Position section of the information pack.

Applications close: 5.00pm Monday 17 February 2020