Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home
Statutory Planning,Strategic Planning
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.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why 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.
Please view the below documents for this position:
Are you passionate about urban planning and keen to make a difference in your community? Join our dynamic team as a Fast Track Planner, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our city.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess VicSmart and other planning applications, ensuring alignment with Council policies, procedures, and planning schemes.
Deliver exceptional, customer-centric service to both internal and external clients.
Resolve conflicts between applicants and objectors, facilitating smooth and positive outcomes.
Provide expert advice on planning applications and policies to various stakeholders.
Ensure the efficient and accurate processing of applications within the statutory framework.
Contribute to the development of a streamlined approvals system, enhancing our city's planning processes.
Embrace a flexible work environment with our hybrid role, blending onsite and remote work. Based at our bustling 311 Glenferrie Road office in Malvern, you'll be surrounded by charming shops, delightful cafes, and the peaceful Malvern Gardens.
This is a permanent full time position of between $79,222 to $90,806, plus 11.5% superannuation and a monthly accrued day off.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you'll need to thrive:
In-depth knowledge of planning schemes, Council policies, and procedures.
Strong customer service orientation with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
Proven ability to work efficiently within a statutory framework.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the relevant planning provisions, specifically the VicSmart provisions including permit triggers, exemptions, timeframes, and required information, is desirable.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Phillip Gul - Coordinator Statutory Planning on pgul@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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