Senior Growth Area Planner

Monash University; Geelong; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a senior town planning professional to join Growth Area planning, assessing and delivering clear planning advice to applicants, the community and other key stakeholders. As a senior team member, you’ll manage key projects across Geelong, applying deep expertise to shape and innovate our planning approach.

Preferred qualifications include a tertiary qualification in town planning or urban studies and extensive local government planning experience, with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in town planning or urban studies.
• Theoretical and practical expertise in interpreting town planning legislation and practice.
• In-depth understanding of local government operations and the Victorian planning system, preferably with growth area experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine development applications, including growth area proposals, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Prepare clear, professional correspondence relating to Council decisions and public enquiries.
• Coordinate input from government agencies and the community to meet statutory timeframes.
• Support the public with planning enquiries.
• Represent the City of Greater Geelong at public forums, legal proceedings and appeal hearings.
• Act as a Team Leader as required for limited periods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Mentoring/Staff development

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Tertiary qualification in Town Planning/Urban Studies

Job description

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a senior town planning professional to join Growth Area planning, assessing and delivering clear planning advice to applicants, the community and other key stakeholders. As a senior team member, you’ll manage key projects across Geelong, applying deep expertise to shape and innovate our planning approach.

Preferred qualifications include a tertiary qualification in town planning or urban studies and extensive local government planning experience, with