Strategic Planning Lead for Municipal Growth

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Aspect Personnel Full time

Job Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Planner to lead the preparation of strategic planning projects in a municipality located north of Melbourne.

About the Role

This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension, offering a salary of $70-$80 per hour plus superannuation. You will work three days in the office and two days from home.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of strategic planning projects to formalise and implement new growth fronts into the Planning Scheme.
  • Develop and review local structure plans, PSPs, DCPs, development plans, development guidelines, studies, local policies, and other strategic and statutory plans of Council.
  • Maintain ongoing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, industry, and government agencies.
  • Promote community awareness of strategic planning policies that advance Council's objectives for future development.
  • Appoint consultants and contractors to undertake or assist with nominated projects.
  • Assess, process, and approve planning and subdivision applications.
  • Represent Council at tribunals, hearings, panels, public meetings, forums, and seminars.
  • Prepare effective development contributions plans.
  • Provide support to the Team Leader Strategic Planning and participate effectively as a Strategic Planning team member.

About Us

Aspect Personnel is a recruitment agency specialising in placements within Local Government.

How to Apply

Please visit our website for further information and to apply for this role.



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