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Planning Investigations Officers - City of Stonnington - GovernmentCareer - Local
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First listed on: 31 March 2021
Planning Investigations Officers
- Salary: LGS6 - Local Govt Band 6 Salary from: $88,661.00 to: $96,020.00
- Permanent Full Time
- An opportunity to make a difference in an organisation that is progressive and people focused
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 make it a priority to invest in our people’s wellbeing, growth and development.
These are new positions created to improve the amenity and safety of the Stonnington community.
You will be responsible for delivering planning investigation services throughout Stonnington by investigating and administering compliance with the Planning and Environment Act, the Stonnington Planning Scheme and other relevant legislation. You will ensure continuous improvement in service levels and contribute to the improved safety and amenity of the municipally and its residents, businesses and visitors.
To succeed in this position you will have:
• A demonstrated ability to effectively and competently manage complex planning investigation cases, including landscaping, development and land use matters.
• Sound understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate and timely records, including planning investigation reports.
• Experience in undertaking planning inspections and audits to ensure compliance with Planning Permits.
• Experience in identifying and substantiating breaches, including gathering evidence, conducting interviews and issuing notices to progress and complete investigations.
• VCAT and Magistrates Court experience, this is advantageous but not essential.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to providing quality customer service.
• An ability to deliver a quality and customer centric Planning Investigation service during normal business hours and on evenings and weekends.
To be successful you will have a tertiary qualification/training in Municipal / Planning / Building Law with relevant experience in the enforcement of planning legislation as well as a current driver’s license.
Additionally, you will have the proven ability to interpret planning law and schemes and have excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
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 team on 8290 1333.
Work for Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.
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 Natalie O'Leary on Ph: 8290 1209
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 Natalie O'Leary on Ph: 8290 1209
