At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Development Services team and manage planning, building, and environmental health.
- Company: Join the Shire of Esperance, a major employer in a stunning coastal location.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, subsidised housing, and free gym membership.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career development opportunities and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Environmental Health, or Building Surveying required.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 130000 $ per year.
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
An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced, dynamic professional to join the team at the Shire of Esperance in the role of Manager Development Services.
This position will provide effective leadership, management and direction in the areas of Planning; Building; and 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 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.
- Manage and control annual budgets and the delivery of services in line with the approved annual budget.
This is a 2 year full time fixed-term parental leave cover position.
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.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of statutory and legal processes relevant to Local Government.
An annual salary of $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 (plus superannuation) will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
- Provision of a Shire vehicle.
- Assistance with housing with 6 months subsidised rent and salary sacrificing.
- 5 weeks annual leave per year.
- The option of one Rostered Day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.
- Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution.
- Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%.
- Free gym & pool membership.
- Access to career development opportunities.
Applications close at 6:00pm on Sunday 1 November 2026.
Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date is subject to change without notice.
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
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The Shire of Esperance is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises professionalism, respect, and integrity. With generous benefits such as 5 weeks annual leave, health initiatives, and career development opportunities, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the community. Located in a stunning coastal region, the Shire provides a unique opportunity for meaningful employment in a collaborative environment.
