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Principal Planner

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia City of Stonnington Full time
Overview

Principal Planner provides high-level expertise and leadership within the City Planning Department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality planning outcomes that align with the organisation's strategic objectives and statutory responsibilities. You will support the statutory planning team by providing specialist advice, mentoring and guidance, while driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency and compliance. This is a permanent full-time position with an annual salary range of $111,411 - $123,743 per annum + 12% superannuation. You are based within the City of Stonnington 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern location with convenient access to local amenities and transport.

City of Stonnington is a child-safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a barrier-free recruitment process.

We actively encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore this opportunity.

For enquiries regarding the role or the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333 or Amanda Connolly, Coordinator City Planning at aconnoll@stonnington.vic.gov.au.

Submitting your application: We are no longer using Position Descriptions or Key Selection Criteria. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate how you can deliver the aspects of the role and thrive. We recommend no more than 2 pages for your cover letter. We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. To be eligible to apply, you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

Responsibilities
  • Implement the Statutory Planning functions of Council and provide an efficient, accurate and effective service to the community.
  • Process complex permit applications within the statutory framework of State planning legislation to guarantee an efficient, high quality and professional planning service.
  • Provide professional and efficient analysis and advice on planning applications, planning scheme requirements and policies to the public and planning applicants.
  • Provide mentoring and support to planning staff to build their technical capabilities and confidence, leading to more consistent and efficient planning assessments.
  • Take a lead role in managing a diverse range of high-profile projects which contribute positively to the development of the City of Stonnington.
  • Actively contribute to the development of an integrated and efficient streamlined development approvals system.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A thorough understanding of the Victorian planning legislation framework, the Victorian Planning Provisions, planning schemes and the ability to apply the relevant legislative framework.
  • 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.
  • Proven ability 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 gain cooperation and assistance from clients, the public, and colleagues, effectively motivating and developing team members in the administration of broadly defined activities.
  • A tertiary qualification in Urban Planning or equivalent with several years' experience and eligible for corporate membership of the PIA.
  • Extensive experience in statutory planning within local government with applicable skills and knowledge.
  • Strong understanding of the Victorian Planning Policy framework with awareness of current planning, development, economic, social and environmental issues and policy development.
  • Technology savvy with well-developed PC skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Extensive experience in statutory planning, including the assessment of complex planning permit applications.
Employment Details
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Location: 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
  • Industry: Government Administration
Additional

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