Land Use Planning Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Burwood East, Australia Country Fire Authority Full time

Are you looking for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?
We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.
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About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists to play a pivotal role in implmenting a new project within CFA. We are looking for an experienced Strategic Planner wanting to take the next step in their career. This project offers an excellent opportunity to use your planning expertise. You will be working alongside a small team of land use planning and bushfire specialists and play a key role in the ongoing review and implementation of a new bushfire risk information tool that is currently under development.
A detailed position description is attached.
About You
- Tertiary qualified in urban or regional land use planning (or similar) and experience in strategic planning (preferred) or statutory planning.
- Strong understanding of the Victorian planning system and provisions, settlement and growth planning, planning scheme amendment process, role of referral authorities and planning for natural hazards, including bushfire.
- An understanding of how to influence and implement planning policy objectives to address planning and building issues associated with natural hazards and emergency management.
- Proven knowledge and/or experience of planning for bushfire is preferred.
- Ability to work as part of a small team and helps others develop land use planning skills.
- High level written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare reports, submissions and planning policy.
- High level negotiation skills with the ability to influence outcomes and think strategically to develop creative solutions to meet desired outcomes.
- Experience in the establishment of internal processes, procedures and guidance to facilitate consistent decision making.

If you are ready to innovate change and guide the direction of future development and growth across Victoria, then this could be the next opportunity for you In this rewarding role you will contribute to building resilience for local communities in bushfire affected areas and you will get to liaise with industry leaders, state government and local councils.
Why choose CFA
- Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
- Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
- Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
- Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
- Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
- Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
- Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application
Pre-employment Checks
- Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
**Applications close**: 11:59pm 17 October 2024.



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