Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home
Statutory Planning
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The City Planning Coordinator plays a key role in leading one of three City Planning teams, within the City Planning department.
As an accomplished planning professional, you will help lead a multi-disciplinary team, supporting the delivery of high-quality planning outcomes which align with State and Local planning objectives, as well as community expectations.
The role reports to the Manager City Planning and operates within a high-functioning leadership team. Using your relationship building skills and experience you will provide strong and engaging leadership to a dedicated team of multi-disciplinary staff, to deliver a seamless statutory planning service which meets the needs of the community, business and customers.
You know how to engage, inspire and motivate others and are skilled at cultivating a strong, positive and constructive workplace culture where collaboration, innovation and achievement are valued and celebrated.
As a leader in City Planning you will also:
• Implement a detailed understanding of the legislative environment, principles and practices relating to Statutory Planning
• Actively contribute to the identification and review of innovative and practical planning solutions, as well as directions and priorities to enhance the future development of the municipality
• Support officers and manage resources to meet established key performance indictors
• Review planning applications and associated documents within relevant timeframes and delegation
• Utilise strong influential skills, the ability to negotiate productive outcomes and a keen political acumen
• Manage the unit’s business functions including planning, reporting, business improvement, and performance obligations in the provision of a quality Statutory Planning service which represent sustainable value
• Facilitate and implement identified opportunities for improvement to process and service provision
You will be one of three City Planning Coordinators where you get an amazing opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and be a part of a supportive leadership team.
This is a permanent full time position with an annual salary range of $128,308 - $142,841 per annum + 12% superannuation and a monthly accrued day off.
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.
Desired Skills and Experience
A thorough understanding of the Victorian planning legislation framework, the Planning and Environment Act 1987 the Victorian Planning Provisions, planning schemes and the ability to apply the relevant legislative framework.
Extensive experience in statutory or urban planning within local government, with proven senior management capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to apply mature judgement and to make decisions having regard to the requirements of the Stonnington Planning Scheme and Council’s policies and objectives.
A thorough understanding of Plan for Victoria, and the implications for the City of Stonnington.
Demonstrated ability to use initiative and identify opportunities and initiatives that will enhance the land use planning of the municipality.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate consultants and work in multi disciplinary project teams.
Proven capacity to write reports and make recommendations to Council in all town planning matters referred or delegated by the Manager City Planning including power to prepare and present Council's position to External Bodies.
Ability to provide effective leadership and direction to statutory planning staff and attend and participate in regular staff meetings in a constructive and proactive manner.
Proficient in fostering positive relationships and facilitating effective communication to achieve organisational objectives and resolve problems.
Extensive experience in statutory or urban planning within local government, with proven senior management capabilities.
Degree or Diploma in Urban Planning or equivalent with several years’ experience and eligible for corporate membership to the Planning Institute of Australia
Join Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.
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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