Senior Strategic Planner: Growth & Community Impact

Melton City Council; Melton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 ADOs

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible Working Hours

16 weeks Paid Parental Leave

3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave

Family Room

Subsidised Uniforms

Job summary

Melton City Council is seeking a Senior Strategic Planner in the City Strategy department to lead strategic land use planning, policy development and community engagement. You will report to the Coordinator of Strategic Planning and coordinate planning scheme amendments and major projects.

You will drive reviews of precinct structure plans, support growth area planning and provide high level advice on the Victoria Planning Provisions, while contributing to an inclusive, collaborative team

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Town Planning or related discipline with relevant experience.
• Substantial experience in strategic planning projects and policy development for growth areas.
• Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, project briefs and high-quality outputs.
• Experience in undertaking community consultation on strategic planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and coordinate review, monitoring and development of precinct structure plans and local policies.
• Coordinate and facilitate Planning Scheme amendments to the Melton Planning Scheme.
• Lead cross-departmental working groups and provide strategic planning input.
• Undertake community consultation to gather input on planning projects.
• Provide high-level advice on Victoria Planning Provisions and reform initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Policy development

Project management

Community engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Town Planning

Job description

Melton City Council is seeking a Senior Strategic Planner in the City Strategy department to lead strategic land use planning, policy development and community engagement. You will report to the Coordinator of Strategic Planning and coordinate planning scheme amendments and major projects.

You will drive reviews of precinct structure plans, support growth area planning and provide high level advice on the Victoria Planning Provisions, while contributing to an inclusive, collaborative team