- Salary: $88k - $96 per annum + Monthly ADO + Superannuation
- Permanent Full Time
- Take on a senior role in a diverse & innovative unit of a leading inner city Council
We are building a safe and inclusive culture where our people are empowered to deliver their best work. Embracing innovation and change, we continually deliver richer and higher quality services to a vibrant, diverse and iconic municipality. We are passionate and energetic, working as one team to build a healthy, prosperous and sustainable community. Progress is important to us, and we and make it a priority to invest in our people’s wellbeing, growth and development.
As a Senior Statutory Planner, you will be responsible for assessing planning applications of a high order and effectively and efficiently resolving issues and problems that arise from planning applications. Additionally you will provide professional advice on planning applications, planning scheme requirements, Council polices and relevant acts and regulations whilst contributing to the continuous improvement of the unit. This is a great opportunity for someone who is seeking to further advance their career and skills in mediation, communication and time management.
To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter who thrives under pressure and has the ability to positively contribute in a motivated team environment. You will have strong communication and problem solving skills, a cooperative attitude and excellent time management. Additionally you will have highly developed computer skills with the ability to research and analyse a broad range of issues. Substantial experience in Planning, a tertiary qualification in Town Planning or related field and detailed knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act are essential.
As part of our Statutory Planning Department, you will be encouraged to achieve your best and thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment. You will also have access to some fantastic benefits including participation in our award nominated Wellbeing Program with discounted gym and aquatic memberships, regular exercise programs and health and wellbeing events. Additionally, you will receive a monthly accrued day off, annual leave loading, a work life balance, priority access to Council managed childcare facilities and maternal child health and immunisation services and work for an organisation with a dedicated Green Team.
City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington. If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council's Talent Acquisition Advisor on 8920 1310.
Work for Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.
For more information, please see the attached Success Profile. Please ignore the text below about a Position Description and responding to the Key Selection Criteria. Instead, use your cover letter to tell us why you’d be great in this role, your experience and skills to deliver the aspects highlighted in the Success profile and that you’ve got what’s needed to thrive.
Submitting your application
We are no longer using Position Descriptions or Key Selection Criteria. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you can ‘deliver’ the aspects of the role and that you have got what is needed to ‘thrive’. These are the top two sections in the Success Profile below. You do not need to have a heading of each point or address each point individually. Recommended no more than 2 pages for your cover letter.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to discuss an alternative application process please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition Team 8290 1333.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
For further information on how to apply contact the Council’s Recruitment Officer on Ph: 03 8290 1333.
For position related queries, please contact
Emily Blyth on Ph:
82903364