Development Planner

**Salary $93k to $100k per annum + 11.5% Superannuation**
- **Full Time role (hybrid work environment)**:

- **Join an outstanding team**

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on:

- Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
- Great Organisational Culture
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Good Governance and IntegrityLong Term Financial Sustainability

**The Team**:
Our Statutory Planning Team within the City Planning and Development Department is a highly a collaborative team working in an agile and fast-paced environment underpinned by our organisational values and a service driven approach.

**The role**:
Our statutory planning team is driven to make great planning decisions, with technical skill, efficiency and an eye for continuous improvement. With Box Hill designated as a Metropolitan Activity Centre, coupled with two Suburban Rail Loop stations, the planning landscape within Whitehorse offers a diverse and dynamic environment to hone your skills.

With a changing planning landscape, we are looking for a planner who can adapt quickly to legislative and process change, and contribute to the upskilling of our less experienced planners, whilst delivering excellent service to all of our customers and community.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

- Managing a case load of planning files in a timely and efficient manner (in accordance with Acts and policies under the Whitehorse Planning Scheme)
- Providing quality advice to applicants VCAT and the broader community
- Report writing as required
- Liaison with a range of relevant stakeholders

We provide a supportive work environment, with access to training and development opportunities geared towards profession growth across a range of areas.

**The Person**

To be considered for this position you will:

- Be an experienced Statutory Planner (experience from within the Victorian planning system is preferred);
- Possess relevant tertiary qualifications (Degree in town planning or equivalent);
- Have experience in delivering quality planning outcomes in a timely and efficient manner;
- Be passionate about process and continuous improvement, and sharing your knowledge with others.
- Be driven to mentor and develop less experienced planners and contribute to the outstanding team culture.

Whilst this is seeking an experienced Senior Planner, if you are an experienced Planner who is yet to step up formally into a senior capacity, we want to hear from you and see if your skill set complements our team.

**In return, we will offer**:
**The ability to make a difference -**Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

**Great working conditions**- a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

**An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering**- Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

**Transformation**:

- We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.

**Reward & Recognition**:

- extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

**Further Information**:
Further information is available from Patrick Sutton on 9262 6458 or Jesse Cardamone on 9262 7563. To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by Monday, 27 January 2025.

**Come and join the transformation**

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Senior Planner
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