Principal Planner

**Full time, permanent position**:

- **Band 7 - from $104,697 + 11.5% Superannuation**:

- **Based at Doncaster**

This is an exciting opportunity for a statutory planner with extensive experience to join our high performing team and play a leading role in pursuing design excellence for developments across Manningham.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

**About the Role**

**Skills and Experience**
- Tertiary qualified in town planning with knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and processes.
- A problem solver with excellent analytical skills to think strategically and develop design solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to respond to challenging situations and achieve organisational objectives in a team environment.
- Management skills to prioritise and organise work and to provide coaching and mentoring.
- Holds a driver’s licence valid in Victoria.

Click here to view the Position Description

**How to Apply**

Click **APPLY** to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Fiona Troise, Manager Statutory Planning on (03) 9840 9283.

**Applications close on Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 11:00pm**
- Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers._
- Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely._
- If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance._
- Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check._