Strategic Planner

Permanent Part-time 32 hours per week
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Join a motivated and experienced team Generous leave benefits

The City Futures Department comprises of Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Urban Design, Open Space Planning and Design, and GIS.

The Strategic Planning team guide sustainable and equitable change across municipality by developing integrated land use planning & development policies, strategies and structure plans. The team enacts Council’s legislative responsibility to manage the Banyule Planning Scheme and ensure it is up to date, aligned with State & Regional planning policy and responsive to community needs & values.

**About the Role**:

- Manage or contribute to strategic planning projects including preparation and implementation of land use and built environment policies, strategies, plans, guidelines.
- You will participate in multidisciplinary project teams to take part in strategy preparation and policy development across the organisation and
- Undertake community engagement on a diverse range of strategic planning projects.

**Skills, experience and certificates**
- Tertiary qualification in Urban Planning or related discipline.
- Previous experience in a strategic planning role is required, preferably in local government.
- Demonstrated understanding of Victorian, Metropolitan Melbourne and Local Government planning strategies and the _Planning and Environment Act 1987. _
- Demonstrated ability to complete tasks associated with land use and development policies, strategies and plans, including property development projects.
- Ability to concurrently manage various complex projects, to deliver outcomes with agreed timelines and budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver planning scheme amendments.
- Ability to write council reports and briefing notes.
- Demonstrated ability to provide work effectively in a team environment.

**Mandatory Pre-employment screenings**:

- Driver's License
- COVID 19 Vaccination Certificate

**Application Process**:
Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and detailing why you're motivated to succeed in the role. Any questions regarding the position or the team, please contact **Fae Ballingall - Strategic Planning & Urban Designer Coordinator on (03) 9457 9805.**

**Applications close on Sunday 5 May 2024 at 11.45pm. **Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity

**Why Choose Banyule City Council**

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

**Our Values**:Our employees align their career with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

**We offer**:

- Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
- Monthly and fortnightly RDO options (depending on work area)
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- Study assistance
- Award-winning learning and development opportunities
- Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

**Diversity Statement**:Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

**Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians**:Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

**Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment**:Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation and committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.