Statutory Planner

Darebin City Council; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Darebin City Council is seeking a Statutory Planner to contribute to a high-performing, customer-first team. You will handle day-to-day statutory planning and provide clear, timely advice on land use and development matters.

Based in Preston, the role involves processing simple to average planning applications across diverse projects, with professional development opportunities and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in land-use/town planning or related discipline.
• Well developed understanding of the Victorian urban planning system and related acts.
• Ability to research and analyse planning related issues.
• Ability to manage time, set priorities and prepare and implement work plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality statutory planning advice and customer service to applicants, residents and Council staff.
• Assess and determine planning applications of simple to average complexity in accordance with policy and legislation.
• Prepare planning reports and recommendations for planning permit applications.
• Support Council’s representation at VCAT hearings.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Prioritisation

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in land-use/town planning

Understanding of Victorian urban planning system

Research and analysis of planning issues

Time management and work planning

Job description

• Permanent, full-time position with RDO and flexible work arrangements available.
• Band 5 Salary - $80,961.40 - $92,983.28
• Convenient Central Preston location adjacent Preston Market and Preston train station

We're building Darebin's future - and we're looking for great people to join us.

As a Statutory Planer, you will contribute to a positive and high performing team focused on providing statutory planning services that realise the Darebin community’s vision for a more equitable, vibrant and connected municipality.

The position is responsible for town planning functions and providing clear, prompt advice to the public and Council staff on matters relating to the use and development of land. As a Band 5 role, the position focuses on providing day-to-day customer service and processing simple to average complexity statutory planning approvals, while refining and developing the incumbent’s professional knowledge and skills.

About the role:

The Statutory Planner supports the delivery of high quality land use and development in a progressive and customer first organisation. In this role, you will work across a diverse range of projects ranging from unit developments, heritage proposals, industrial and commercial developments and applications abutting our creek environments.

You will:

• Provide high-quality statutory planning advice and customer service to applicants, residents and Council staff.
• Assess and determine planning applications of simple to average complexity in accordance with policy and legislation.
• Prepare planning reports and recommendations for planning permit applications.
• Support Council’s representation at VCAT hearings.

About you:

These are the skills, experience and values we are looking for.

• Tertiary qualification in land-use/town planning or other closely related discipline.
• Well developed understanding of the Victorian urban planning system and related acts.
• Ability to research and analyse planning related issues.
• Ability to manage time, set priorities and prepare and implement work plans in order to achieve desired results within the resources and time available.

Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
• The chance to make a real difference

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.