Strategic Town Planner for Sustainable Growth

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a Town Planner to assess development applications, ensure compliance with planning legislation, and support timely, informed decisions that shape sustainable growth across Geelong.

You will work with applicants, community and stakeholders, provide planning advice, assist with investigations, and help coordinate permits and policy development within a busy statutory planning team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in town planning or urban design.
• Ability to interpret planning legislation and related practices.
• Awareness of current planning trends and issues.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate development applications for compliance and timely processing.
• Assist with issuing Town Planning permits and coordinating inputs.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients and the public.
• Represent the City in public forums and assist with policy development.
• Support administrative systems and governance processes.

Skills

Legislation interpretation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Change management

Education

Town planning or urban design degree

Job description

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a Town Planner to assess development applications, ensure compliance with planning legislation, and support timely, informed decisions that shape sustainable growth across Geelong.

You will work with applicants, community and stakeholders, provide planning advice, assist with investigations, and help coordinate permits and policy development within a busy statutory planning team.