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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The Planning Investigations team is high performing and well resourced with opportunities for growth and development of your investigative and problem solving skills that will make a difference to improve the amenity and safety of the Stonnington Community. You will be supported by knowledgeable and passionate team members, management and other departments. As Planning Investigations Officer you will be responsible for investigating and administering compliance with the Planning and Environment Act and the Stonnington Planning Scheme. You will also be responsible for the issuing of accurate notices and taking statements where a high standard of evidence is collected.
There is a high degree of autonomy in the role, with interesting and complex investigations to build your knowledge and capabailities.
The Stonnington City Council takes the safety of their Officers very seriously with every officer appointed a Body Worn Safety Camera, Duress Alarm, and Stonnington Vest. Joint agency investigations are conducted with Victoria Police and include joint operations and patrols of the Chapel Street entertainment precinct. This requires occasional participation in afterhours weekend work.
This is a permanent full time position with an annual salary range of $92,922 - $100,635 per annum + 10.5% superannuation and a monthly day off arrangement.
You will be required to work normal business hours and some evenings and weekends. Occasional early morning hours maybe required. Hybrid role with flexibility to work from home, the office and in the field. Flexible working hours available. 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.
As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.
Desired Skills and Experience
To thrive in this role you will be required to have investigative skills including experience at the Magistrates Court and/ or VCAT is preferred.
You also have:
Demonstrated ability to effectively and competently manage complex planning investigation cases, including landscaping, development and land use matters.
An understanding of the importance of maintain accurate and timely records, including planning investigation reports.
Experience in undertaking proactive planning inspections and audits to ensure compliance with Planning Permits.
Experience in identifying and substantiating breaches, interviewing witnesses and alleged offenders to progress and complete investigations.
An ability to accurately prepare and issue Notices, make enforcement order applications to VCAT and file proceedings at the Magistrates Court.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to providing quality customer service
An ability and desire to provide support to team members and positively contribute to the team culture
Excellent analytical and problem resolution skills and proven ability to troubleshoot, identify and solve issues with a view to developing recommendations
A tertiary Qualification in Municipal / Planning / Building Law and /or experience in the enforcement of Planning Legislation
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Natalie O’Leary Coordinator Planning Investigations on noleary@stonnington.vic.gov.au or 8290 1209.
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.
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To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
Successful candidates will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination.
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