Environmental Planner

**Hours per week**: 38

**Remuneration**_:_**_ _Band 6 salary from $101,297.04 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

**Location**: Werribee based

**About the role**

As an Environmental Planner within our Open Space Department, you will develop, plan and implement policies, strategies, programs and projects which raise the profile of Wyndham’s natural environment and addresses issues relating to native flora and fauna.

You will bring your extensive experience within the industry to confidently provide internal and external planning and policy advice and support in relation to environmental protection as well as acting as Council’s key contact with government agencies in relation to environmental planning legislation and preparing Council’s response to changes in legislation_._

**What your day will look like**
- Implementing and reporting on actions from the City Forest and Habitat Strategy for the environment, including related policies and programs
- Preparing Council’s response to native vegetation and habitat protection in Precinct Structure Plans and growth area planning
- Developing and supporting relevant planning controls to protect significant trees and ecological sites in Wyndham
- Completing assessments of environmental planning submissions
- Supervising contractors, consultants and volunteers
- Providing input into the development and review of relevant strategies, plans and policies which relate to the natural environment and trees
- Participating in the Green Living Series and conducting community engagement related to the environment

**What you will bring**
- Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Planning, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Use Planning or related environmental field (essential)
- A current Victorian driver’s licence
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic land use, environmental planning and policy
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing environmental policies and program
- Expert knowledge of relevant State and Federal Government’s legislation as it relates to the environment, trees and land use planning
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a team and communicate with a range of stakeholders
- Well-developed strategic and analytical skills are required to formulate solutions and options within a broad framework

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

**Why join Wyndham**

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

**How to apply**

**Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 16 March 2025.**

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact **Adrian Murphy, Coordinator Environment & Water**on **8353 4009.**

**Child Safe Organisation**

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.