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Principal Statutory Planner
2 weeks ago
Permanent role - Salary $93,000 - $104,000 plus super
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
- Start date - ASAP
**A Council 1.5 hour drive North West of Melbourne CBD is looking for a Principal Statutory Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.**
- Permanent role
- Salary $93,000 - $104,000 plus super
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
- Start date - ASAP
- Laptop provided
- Team of 8 people
- Some of the main responsibilities of the Principal Planner will be to supervise the two Statutory Planner Positions (co-sign delegate reports, attend meetings, have weekly catch-ups).
- Good opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to step into a Principal role.
**Role -**
The Principal Planner with assist the Coordinator of Statutory Planning to lead a small team to ensure Council complies with the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Subdivision Act 1988, and the Councils Planning Scheme.
**Key responsibilities include**:
Provision of specialist service, guidance and advice to staff across Council who contribute to the development approval process.
Provide expert oversight, influence, supervision and mentoring of planning staff.
Prepare planning assessment documentation and reports.
Prepare appeal submissions and represent Council at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Recommend creative solutions and resolve complex issues by negotiation and mediation, where practical.
Contribute to ongoing process improvement within the Statutory Planning Team and across Council.
Maintain a pro-active interest in professional development activities and encourage the team to participate in development opportunities.
**To be successful in the role -**
Recognised qualification in land use planning.
Extensive experience within statutory planning within Local Government and thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret related legislation.
Leadership skills and commitment to mentor and develop staff to achieve team objectives.
Strong communication and persuasion skills and the ability to gain cooperation from members of the public and other employees in statutory planning matters and demonstrated high level oral and written presentation skills with the ability to write own and review and edit other officer reports.
Ability to manage a variety of complex tasks with mínimal supervision, within set timeframes, with evidence of a strong commitment to quality and customer service.
- If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or other Planning opportunities within Local Government or State Government please contact Kyla Nash on-
- All communication will be strictly confidential.