Chief Planner Parkes

The Role The Chief Planner reports to the Chief Executive of the NCA and supports the Authority (the Board of the NCA) through the Chief Executive (member of the board).

The Chief Planner leads and manages the Planning Branch.

The Planning Branch is a small multi-disciplinary team with responsibility for ongoing planning for the National Capital including: Strategic planning; Statutory planning; Heritage matters; and, The diplomatic estate.

The Planning branch supports the key statutory objectives of the NCA
- managing the National Capital Plan to ensure that Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory are planned and developed in accordance with their national significance. The branch is also responsible for assessing applications to undertake works in designated areas.

Key Duties: Support the Chief Executive with strategic and implementation advice in relation to strategic planning, urban design, diplomatic estate and heritage. Lead the Planning Branch through the provision of high-level analysis, strategic advice, support, and coordination. Manage the Planning Branch in accordance with government policies on human resource management and developing including workforce planning, financial and business improvement. Develop solid relationships and networks between the NCA, other APS Agencies, the ACT Government, and industry stakeholders. Represent the NCA in inter-agency forums, community consultations, Senate Estimates, and other government committees as required. Participate as a constructive member of the NCA Executive Team and contribute to NCA governance and organisational priorities. Ensure the NCA and Planning Branch complies with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qpypm