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.
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.
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Take that next step in your career and as Senior Statutory Planner you will take a lead role in managing a diverse range of high profile projects which contribute positively to the development of a stronger, more viable municipality. You will provide professional and efficient analysis and advice on planning applications, planning scheme requirements and policies to the public and planning applicants. You will also implement the Statutory Planning functions of Council and provide an efficient, accurate and effective service to the community.
You will also:
Process complex permit applications within the statutory framework of State planning legislation to guarantee an efficient, high quality and professional planning service is provided.
Contribute to the development of an integrated and efficient streamlined development approvals system.
This is a permanent full time position with an annual salary of $95,013 - $102,899 per annum + 11.5% superannuation + a monthly day off arrangement. This is a hybrid role meaning you will work some days at home and some in the office. When on-site enjoy a bright modern and sustainable office, a wellbeing program and iconic High Street and Glenferrie Road location where with cafes, fashion, beauty and health clubs are in abundance.
Desired Skills and Experience
To thrive in this role you have:
Demonstrated leadership skills and capacity to successfully engender a culture of teamwork along with strong influence and negotiating capabilities.
A sound understanding of the Victorian Planning Policy framework with awareness of current planning, development, economic, social and environmental issues and policy development.
An appreciation of the diversity of stakeholders in the planning process and experience in effective consultation and working cooperatively with these stakeholders.
Proven capability to manage and complete multiple tasks with efficiency by setting priorities and having regard to statutory timelines and public expectations.
A strong ability to communicate statutory planning matters clearly and logically, particularly in a written report format and in the area of customer service.
Join Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Emily Blyth Coordinator Statutory Planning 8290 3329 eblyth@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
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 what is needed to ‘thrive’. These are the top two sections in the Success Profile. 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.
We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
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