Principal Urban Planner

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia City of Melbourne Full time

**Permanent full-time opportunity**:

- **Great employee benefits**:

- **$115,824 plus 11% Superannuation**
- Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here._
- Together we make a difference, together we are _
**_Team Melbourne._**

**How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne**

All members of the Planning Team provide pro-active, cost effective and customer oriented planning services, in order to promote activity, growth and prosperity in the City of Melbourne. We work to ensure a balance between the need for regulation, and the need to facilitate land use and development and encourage residents, businesses and visitors to live, work in and enjoy the city.

The Manager Statutory Planning for the work area determines the short and long term priorities of the Planning Team and assigns work accordingly. The Principal Urban Planner provides assistance to the Manager Statutory Planning in the areas of team leadership, management, performance, monitoring and resource allocation / process improvement.

**You can bring **
**(Selection criteria)**
- Qualification to degree level in urban planning or eligibility for affiliate membership of PIA and undertaking an approved tertiary course.
- Extensive experience in a planning office with expert knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act and planning processes.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate, mediate, negotiate and resolve conflicts.
- High level organisational skills and the ability to work in a semi-autonomous environment.
- Ability to represent Council at public forums such as public consultation meetings and VCAT.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.

**What we can offer you...**
- **Career / Self-Development & Leadership Programs**:

- **Paid Volunteer Leave**:

- **Optional ADO available**:

- **Up to 20 Weeks Paid Parental Leave**:

- **Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee Benefits**:

- **MYKI Commuter Club Pass and more...**

**How to apply**
- attach your resume
- attach your cover letter, addressing selection criteria (no more than one page)

Please address your covering letter to **Nathaniel Man, Manager Statutory Planning**

Applications will be accepted up until **11:45pm, Sunday 26th November 2023**

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