Main characteristics
- Location
- Parramatta, New South Wales
- Company
- NSW Department of Planning
- Salary
- TRP from $226k to $250k including super
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- CEO & General Management
Job summary
Exciting opportunity to lead the design and approval of housing projects for the largest social housing provider in Australia Permanent full-time role based in Parramatta with flexible/hybrid working model TRP from $226k to $250k including superannuation, commensurate with experienceThe NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) is currently seeking a Director for its Portfolio Services Team, positioned within LAHCs Delivery South Division.
As the Director Portfolio Services, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team that oversees precinct planning, concept design and site investigations to develop a pipeline of new social housing projects for the Delivery Division across all of NSW (i.e. serving both North and South regions). This will include overseeing properties that require planning and redevelopment works, as well as preparing precinct plans and redevelopment strategies that identify and create pipelines of properties to sell, redevelop and hold.
You will also lead the timely preparation and assessment of development applications (under both Part 4 and Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act) while ensuring that LAHC meets its statutory obligations as both a Developer and Development Approval Authority. This is a key role within LAHC that not only oversees the planning, design and approval of new social housing properties but also facilitates upgrades and repairs of existing assets.
If you are driven by contributing to social, economic, and environmental sustainability outcomes for the communities of NSW, then we want to hear from you!
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and results-driven senior executive with extensive project management skills and town planning experience. You will also possess exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills which enables you to work collaboratively and effectively build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
The key to your success will be your ability to think strategically from a planning perspective and a strong commitment to enhancing asset planning and development decisions within LAHC. You will also possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the machinery of government, as well as relevant statutory requirements that underpin LAHCs operations and the private sector property and construction development process.
It is an essential requirement of this role that you have tertiary qualifications in town planning, construction management, property development or a relevant business discipline.
For more information read the full Role Description: Director Portfolio Services
About Us
The Department of Planning and Environments (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premiers Priorities and welcome applications from all.
The NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) is a Public Trading Enterprise within the DPE cluster. LAHC owns and manages the Governments social housing portfolio of some 130,000 properties within New South Wales, which is the largest social housing portfolio in Australia.
The purpose of LAHCs Delivery Division is to identify, plan and deliver both large scale community renewal projects (often involving mixed-tenure outcomes delivered by developer partners) as well as smaller scale redevelopment projects in local areas. This is done in a variety of ways including cooperative partnerships with private industry and not for profit sector parties, working with other Government agencies and also internally with other LAHC divisions. LAHCs Delivery Division is split into two areas known as Delivery North and Delivery South, with both areas headed by an Executive Director.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
Applications close Wednesday 14 September 2022 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Melissa Chetcuti, Talent Acquisition Partner via email at [email protected]
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our diversity team can assist to: provide alternative formats to apply make adjustments to the recruitment process offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on [email protected] (please include reference number).
LAHC is a workplace that values our First Nations employees, their culture and their experiences. We are committed in becoming the employer of choice by creating a safe and welcoming environment. We are committed to work alongside our First Nations communities to support their social, cultural and economic aspirations and as a culturally inclusive workplace, provide a safe environment, where employees feel secure in their own identity, culture and community.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying: https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country
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