Senior Statutory Planning Officer

Alpine Shire Council; Bright; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% work from home

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Alpine Shire Council in Bright, Victoria seeks a Senior Statutory Planning Officer to manage planning applications, mentor staff, and engage with the community. The role involves collaboration with the Statutory Planning Coordinator and Manager to deliver quality planning outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a tertiary urban planning qualification, understand planning schemes, and can balance multiple priorities in a flexible, team-based environment with partial remote work.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in urban planning or related discipline.
• Experience in statutory planning and development assessment.
• Ability to interpret planning schemes and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of planning applications.
• Mentor other planners and provide guidance.
• Advise applicants and the community on planning matters.
• Collaborate with the Statutory Planning Coordinator and Manager.

Skills

Communications

Mentoring

Public engagement

Time management

Education

Urban planning degree

Job description

Permanent Full-Time, Senior Statutory Planning Officer - Bright, Victoria

We are seeking a skilled, passionate, motivated statutory planning professional to join our growing team. You will manage a diverse range of planning applications, mentor other planners, and communicate with the public, residents, and stakeholders on planning matters

How you will make a difference

Drawing on your professional experience and exceptional communication skills you will develop positive relationships and work with colleagues to help foster the attributes that make the Alpine Shire a special place. You will be organised, value attention to detail and contribute to a strong team culture. You will relish challenges, competing demands, be able to meet deadlines, and use your knowledge of planning/design disciplines to facilitate quality outcomes

Your enthusiasm, care and confidence will have a positive influence on those around you, and your professionalism will enhance Council’s reputation as a responsive and efficient organisation.

You will be an enthusiastic team player with an interest in mentoring others and delivering quality customer service. In return, you’ll have a great environment in which to grow, access to flexible working arrangements and a supportive and friendly team around you.

As part of our statutory planning team you will be responsible for:

Working closely with the other planning officers, Statutory Planning Coordinator and Manager to provide a community-focused service.

Support the other planning officers with their applications and provide advice on internal and external queries.

Assess development applications in the Alpine Shire region, ensure compliance with the Planning Scheme and regulations.

Provide advice to planning applicants and the community.

Our Ideal Candidate

Tertiary qualifications in urban planning or a related discipline with relevant experience.

Strong awareness of current trends and issues affecting town planning.

Strong theoretical knowledge of planning and design principles and the ability to apply them and problem solve complex planning matters.

A theoretical and practical knowledge and ability to interpret the Planning Scheme, legislation, practice notes, and other associated legislation.

Ability and willingness to embrace innovative technologies, methods, products, and processes in the pursuit of continuous improvement.

Ability to exercise initiative in the performance of duties and work with minimal supervision.

Ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own time to achieve targets within a set timetable.

Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to manage the competing priorities of multiple stakeholders in the pursuit of quality planning outcomes.

See the position description for further details about the role!

Alpine Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer. People of all abilities, ages, from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply for this position. We will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support equal opportunities.

Permanent Full-Time Position

40 hour weeks with RDOs every 4 weeks.

Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023: Band 7

Band 7A Salary: Starting at $100,353 per year + Super + Annual Leave Loading.

Based in Bright, with the ability to work 40% from home in accordance with organisational policy.

Required checks for this position prior to commencement

The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal Background Check. This check is organised by Council.

All offers of employment by Council are subject to satisfactory completion of the Nationally Coordinated Criminal Background Check.

About Alpine Shire

Alpine Shire Council is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community. We are led by Councillors and an Executive Leadership Group that genuinely cares, and, at our core, passionate colleagues who enjoy what they do. We offer flexibility and invest in developing our people.

We are located in the stunning high-country region of North East Victoria surrounded by spectacular mountains with plenty of natural waterways for you to enjoy. Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise. Within our beautiful high country we really have it all – Downhill & cross country skiing, world class mountain biking; fishing; 4-wheel driving; paragliding; rock climbing; rafting and so much more!

Appreciate a flexible work life balance with an adventure, nature and food lover’s paradise on your doorstep. Enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live.

Child Safety at Alpine Shire Council

Alpine Shire Council is committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of children and young people. Every child and young person has the right to feel safe. Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in the best interests of children at all times.

Successful applicants will be required to comply with Council's Child Safe Policy, Child Safe Standards, Code of Conduct and all child safe requirements. All our employees have a shared responsibility to protect children and young people from harm and abuse.