Senior Statutory Planner

Monash University; Geelong; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a Planning Officer to assess and issue permits for land use and developments, providing professional, customer-focused advice. It is a permanent full-time Band 6 position with a competitive salary.

You will investigate applications, ensure compliance with planning legislation, coordinate input from internal and external stakeholders, and represent the council in public forums and hearings.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in local government town planning.
• Ability to interpret town planning legislation and related practices.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate use and development applications.
• Analyse applications for compliance with legislation and time limits.
• Assist with issuing Planning permits to provide timely service delivery.
• Coordinate input from internal/external departments and the general public to meet deadlines.
• Represent City of Greater Geelong in public forums, legal proceedings and appeal hearings.
• Mentor student planners and junior staff as required.
• Assist the public with planning advice and information via written correspondence, over the counter and phone enquiries.

Skills

Planning expertise

Legislation interpretation

Mentoring junior staff

Driver's licence

Conflict resolution

Change management

Job description

Job no: 500805
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 6 - $98,633.63 pa plus super
Categories: Town & Statutory Planning

About the role

In this role, you will facilitate the assessment and issuing of permits and approvals for proposed land use and developments, while providing professional, customer-focused advice and support.

Work type: Permanent, full-time.
Classification: Band 6, commencing at $98,633 pa plus super.

Key responsibilities include:

• Investigate and evaluate use and development applications, within a team environment.
• Analyse applications to determine compliance with relevant legislation and ensure applications are dealt with in the prescribed time limits.
• Assist with the issue of Planning permits to provide a timely service delivery.
• Assist with the coordination of input from various internal and external departments and the general public to meet set deadlines.
• Represent the City of Greater Geelong in public forums, legal proceedings and appeal hearings.
• Mentoring of student planner and other junior staff as required.
• Assist the public with planning advice and information through written correspondence, over the counter and phone enquiries and in pre-application meetings.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have…

• Substantial experience in local government town planning.
• A good understanding, practical knowledge and ability to interpret town planning legislation and practices and associated legislation to interpret their meaning
• Experience and willingness to mentor staff.
• Possess a current, valid Victorian driver’s licence.
• Ability to resolve conflict and negotiate outcomes.
• Ability to manage change and be innovative

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

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Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Enquiries: Hugh Griffiths | Team Leader Statutory Planning

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