The Urban Planning and Building portfolio aligns urban planning policy with urban planning delivery and incorporates Banyule’s Statutory and Strategic Planning Teams including subdivision and planning enforcement. 

A development planning career at Banyule will offer you a fast paced and dynamic work environment in which to develop your skills and career. This is also a great opportunity for you to gain exposure to a broad range of metropolitan planning issues.

In this Permanent Full Time role you will:

• Assess and advise Council on statutory planning proposals for the development and use of land in Banyule
• Act as a facilitator to achieve an efficient development approvals process and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Use initiative and judgement in recommending changes to policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to work well within a team environment, assist and advise staff as directed in their understanding or planning related Reforms, Schemes and Acts.

You will be able to offer us: 

• Qualifications and experience in a planning role
• Recognised tertiary qualification in urban planning
• Customer service, negotiation and problem solving skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills including report writing
• Innovation and ability to deliver service improvement

The successful applicant will contribute to Banyule’s enviable reputation for outstanding customer service, based on our values of respect, collaboration and ownership of our work, and have involvement and input into the continuous improvement of the Unit.

We will offer you:

• Access to Council benefits
• $77,077 and $83,796 plus super
• Discounted gym membership
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link provided or to discuss your suitability, you may contact Andy Wilson on 94579889 for a confidential conversation.

Banyule City Council is an equal employment employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. For more information on how to apply, please refer to the Application Guidelines via our website.

Applications Close: 8 June 2016