Strategic Planner

**Job no**: 494883

**Work type**: Temporary Full-time

**Location**: Knox Civic Centre

**Categories**: City Planning

**Your new role**

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Strategic Planner to join our City Strategy and Planning team

You will participate in the development of land use planning and development strategies, policies and projects which help shape the future growth and development of the municipality.

Your responsibilities will include preparing, reviewing and assisting with planning studies, projects and planning scheme amendments to ensure Council’s strategic planning policies and controls integrate economic, social and environmental considerations. You will also provide high quality service and expert planning advice to Council staff and other external and internal customers.

This is a Band 6 classified role, remuneration will be $92933 - $101496 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

**What you will need to thrive**

The key selection criteria for this role are:

- Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Victorian planning system and related legislation.
- Demonstrated analytical, research and report writing skills in relation to city strategy and land use planning.
- Demonstrated understanding of planning schemes and amendment processes.
- Ability to communicate and engage effectively with a wide range of people, to determine stakeholder issues and explain planning issues and concepts.
- A degree/diploma in Urban Planning or equivalent, and eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.

**How to apply**

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

To view a copy of the please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.

**Why Us**

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

- accrued days off for full time employees;
- growth and learning opportunities;
- career development;
- reward and recognition programs; and
- a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

**Advertised**: 26 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 09 Jul 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time