Principal Planner

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Darebin City Council Full time
About the Role

The Principal Planner will play a key role in shaping the urban fabric of Darebin City, working on a diverse range of projects from unit and apartment developments to heritage proposals and complex land use applications.

This is a permanent, full-time position that offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and customer-focused organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality advice to customers on planning matters
  • Prepare reports and make recommendations on planning applications
  • Represent Council at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
  • Assist in the review and monitoring of planning policies and procedures
  • Undertake other duties as directed within the skills and abilities of a position at this level
Requirements
  • Proven working knowledge and understanding of planning principles and service delivery
  • Sound analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to deal with complex issues concurrently and within time constraints
  • Demonstrated capacity to undertake project-related tasks and produce clear, concise reports
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to quality service
  • Ability to support continuous service improvement with a focus on customer experience, systems, and processes
About Darebin City Council

Darebin City Council is a progressive leader in Local Government, passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement, and service excellence. We value diversity and recognize the strength it brings in meeting the needs of our community.

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity, and sexual orientation.



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