Principal Planner

Permanent, Full time
Band 7A
Salary $105.337.02 + Super + Flexible Working
19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice

**About Us**
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

**The Role**
This is an exciting role that will suit someone who wants to make a difference in our community

You will report and provide support to the Unit Manager Statutory Planning to ensure that services are carried out in an efficient and effective manner. You will contribute to process/system improvements, and provide responsive and professional advice to internal and external customers, applicants and senior management.

**About you**
- You have relevant tertiary qualifications combined with demonstrated experience and understanding of planning matters.
- You have an extensive knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and related planning legislation, regulations, standards and case law.
- You enjoy a dynamic working environment, are a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills and take pride and ownership of your work.
- You have proven experience in providing expert advice to developers, consultants, internal and external stakeholders and the public on a range of planning, land use and development matters.
- You can advocate and appear before VCAT and other public forums.
- You can build relationships with all stakeholders through timely, decisive and transparent communication to achieve efficient outcomes.
- You can live and uphold City of Whittlesea’s values to deliver great outcomes for our community.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

**Want to know more?**
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or if you have any questions regarding this role, please contact **Sarah Stedwell, Unit Manager Statutory Planning on 9217 2170.**

**Applications close at 11.45pm Friday 31 May 2024**
- Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation._

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