Strategic Planner
1 week ago
**Closing date**: 10/05/2023 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time**Location**: Morwell**Department**: Regional City Planning**Employment type**: Full Time Employee**Strategic Planner**
**Permanent - Full Time**
**Salary Range $73,952.84 - $85,015.32 per annum plus 10.5% Superannuation**
**Location: Morwell, Victoria with Flexible Working Options**
**Department: Regional City Planning**
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Do you want to make an IMPACT?_**
**The Role**
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Regional City Planning team as a Strategic Planner. In this role you will support the strategic planning team in the development of policies, procedures, plans and strategies to meet the Council Objectives. Working with the wider team you will ensure the Latrobe City community are informed, consulted and supportive of the strategic planning policy framework through effective liaison with all stakeholders.
Other duties will include:
- Providing research assistance to the team to support the development of key strategic policies and procedures
- Assist in the development of planning policies, dissemination of information and evaluation of land use issues within Latrobe.
- Assist in the development and management of specific Land Use Strategies
**About You**
This position is an excellent opportunity for graduate or someone commencing their career in planning. You will have a commitment to providing excellent customer service to both our internal departments and our external customers, consultants, and government agencies. We are seeking someone with demonstrated experience in time management, excellent organisational skills and the ability to research and investigate as required for planning matters.
**You will need**:
- A relevant Tertiary Degree in Planning would be highly regarded
- Experience in urban and regional planning at the local government level is desirable
- Understanding of planning, including planning and Environment Act 1987 and the planning scheme Amendment Process
- Knowledge and experience of a range of matters relating to Urban and Regional Planning, including those specific to strategic land use planning.
**_ Go Further, Right Here_** at Latrobe City Council**
A career with LCC starts with a desire to go further. Here you will really care about empowering our Community, get stuck into interesting and important work, love seeing your impact right in front of you, and grow faster too.
**Why work for us?**
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
At LCC you will enjoy flexible working options including working from home, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland
**About Latrobe City**
Situated 150kms east of Melbourne in the centre of Gippsland, Latrobe City is one of the four Victorian regional cities with a population of approximately 77,000. Latrobe City encompass the four major towns of Moe, Morwell, Traralgon and Churchill as well as other small rural townships. Latrobe city is one of the most liveable regions in Victoria with unbeatable lifestyle options, urban living, rural townships, farming and bush settings. The region offers well supported commercial and business communities, education and health options, leisure and recreational choices and the chance to live in a connected, diverse community.
**To apply**:
Applications are open until **11.59pm Wednesday 10th May 2023**
Contact **Lorrae Dukes, Coordinator Strategic Planning on 0417 512 540** a confidential discussion.
**_ Diversity and Inclusion_**
- At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality._
- Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._
