Manager Development Services

The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast, comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in WA.  The Shire employs over 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, opportunities for career progression, and work life balance.

All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work.

About the Job

There is an exciting opportunity with the Developmental Services for a Manager Development Services. This position will provide effective leadership, management and direction to Planning, Building & Environmental Health as well as other critical Shire functions as required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the Development Services department and provide advice and direction to the team on a day to day basis.
• Provide leadership by communicating the vision and direction to the Department and providing the day to day direction for program policies, standards and systems.
• Oversee implementation of the Council Plan actions relevant to the position.
• Ensure the department complies with the Shire’s statutory obligations while providing a customer centred approach to service provision.

About you 

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Environmental Health or Building Surveying.
• Proven experience in the leadership and supervision of a multi-disciplinary team including mentoring, coaching, empowering and coordinating staff in a local government setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to advocate, negotiate and mediate.

Benefits

The position offered is a performance-based contract position of up to 5 years. A remuneration package of $120,000.00 including superannuation, uniforms, communication allowance and provision of a shire vehicle, will be negotiated with the successful applicant. 

Permanent staff are entitled to:

• 5 weeks annual leave per year 
• Minimum of 11.5% superannuation employer contribution
• Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
• Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym)
• Access to career development opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations

Applications close on Sunday 13 July 2025 at 6.00pm
Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal by clicking the APPLY button below and include a current Resume and a Cover Letter and addressing the Selection Criteria.
Further details are available in the Position Description, found on the recruitment portal, or contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0645

The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role.

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer