Senior Statutory Planner

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greater Geelong seeks a qualified Planning professional to assess and issue land use and development permits, providing professional, customer-focused advice. This permanent, full-time role offers a Band 6 classification with salary commencing at $98,633 per annum plus super.

You will work in a team to evaluate applications, interpret planning legislation, mentor junior staff, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely planning outcomes for Geelong.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Town planning

Legislation interpretation

Mentoring staff

Driver's licence

Conflict resolution

Change management

Job description

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…

Essential Experience:

• 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

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy .

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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To obtain a copy of the position description, please visit https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/default.aspx