Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home
Strategic Planning
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Please view the below documents for this position:
As Principal Strategic Planner you will bring in-depth expertise and experience in evidence-based management of future urban growth and development within the municipality.
You will undertake projects that plan for future population increases while supporting context- responsive, sustainable and equitable outcomes that prioritise community benefit.
You will be responsible for leading projects and multidisciplinary project teams through the strategic lifecycle, with a focus on major strategies relating to activity centres, housing, open space and heritage, as well as responding to planning changes driven by the State government.
You will also support less experienced colleagues with a range of projects and planning scheme amendments and contributes to building a vibrant, nurturing and uplifting team environment.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
• Leading the development, review and implementation of a range of planning strategies, policies, design guidelines and other priorities reports
• Leading multi-disciplinary project teams and gather support internally and externally
• Support team culture and the development of our people and junior staff
• Drive efficient and effective processes and practices brought about through process-improvements
This is a permanent full time position with an annual salary range of $105,785 - $117,494 per annum + 11.5 % superannuation.
We come together at least 3 days a week so we can collaborate in our vibrant office culture. When on-site you will enjoy modern and sustainable facilities and office spaces.
You are based within our bright, modern and sustainable 311 Glenferrie Road office on the corner of High Street and Glenferrie Road in Malvern where boutique stores, cafes and health clubs are in abundance. From the office you can easily walk to Malvern Gardens, High Street Armadale or Glenferrie Road. Malvern and Armadale Train Station are a short walk away and tram stops are out the front of the building.
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
Extensive experience and knowledge in strategic planning, including working on large strategic planning projects
Knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the local Planning Schemes
Well-developed strategic thinking, analytical, procurement and engagement and communication skills
Ability to facilitate to problem resolution, enhance rigour and innovation in project delivery
Proven project management capabilities, able to plan and prioritise work to meet competing deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member, leading a project team, and autonomously as required
Excellent written skills including a range of reports to suit various audiences
Proficiency with Adobe suite software, other graphics/design/modelling software, geographic information systems (GIS) and project management software is highly regarded.
Excellent communication and people skills, with an ability to develop efficient lines of communication in stakeholders.
Motivated to help build a workplace culture that values diversity principles and fair and inclusive practices.
Tertiary qualifications in urban planning and experience in strategic planning. Experience in urban design, social planning, statutory planning or sustainability also highly regarded.
Join Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Tamara Lowen Coordinator Strategic Planning tlowen@stonnington.vic.gov.au or 8290 1490.
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.
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