Geelong Environmental Planning Expert

1 month ago

North Geelong, Victoria, Australia City of Greater Geelong Full time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Strategic Environmental Planner to join our team. Your role will be critical in assisting with sustainable urban development across Geelong's growth areas, aligning with our Northern and Western Geelong Framework Plan, Environment Strategy and Clever and Creative Futures Strategy.

The City of Greater Geelong is a vibrant and rapidly growing regional city, driving sustainable urban development to create a clever and creative community. Our vision centres on developing an environmentally sustainable region that embraces biodiversity protection and enhancement in an urban context and resilient and sustainable urban design.

Work type: Permanent Full time.

Classification: Band 7 ($100,640 - $110,990 pa) plus superannuation

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead strategic environmental initiatives to support sustainable urban development.
  • Assist in the Northern and Western Growth Areas Part 10 EPBC Act Strategic Assessment and leading implementation of the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Area.
  • Provide expert advice on conservation planning principles and native vegetation regulations in line with local, State, and Federal policies.
  • Review strategic plans, including Native Vegetation Precinct Plans and Precinct Structure Plans.
  • Prepare technical reports and offer strategic advice to Council, State, and Federal Government bodies.
  • Contribute to statutory planning applications and strategic planning initiatives.

About You:

To excel in this role, you will possess a strategic focus, advanced project management capabilities, and a collaborative mindset towards sustainable urban development and the natural environment. Your expertise in conservation planning for natural areas, strong analytical abilities, and proven leadership will drive timely and impactful results.

  • Qualifications:
    • Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Natural Resource Management, or a related field, with demonstrated project management experience.
  • Environmental Planning Knowledge:
    • In-depth understanding of planning for threatened species and conservation reserve master planning in an urban context.
    • Understanding of the Victorian Planning Provisions, planning schemes related to Victorian Native Vegetation Removal regulations, and the Federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
    • Understanding of State and Federal environmental and biodiversity legislation.
  • Problem Solving & Analysis:
    • Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex environmental planning challenges, with a focus on sustainable solutions.
  • Technical Writing & Strategy Development:
    • Experience in developing clear, concise technical reports, policies, or strategies, along with managing consultants for strategic outcomes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation:
    • Strong facilitation skills with demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder consultations and engagements effectively.
  • Communication Skills:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork:

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective working relationships

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