
Planning Policy Officer
5 days ago
If you are a strategic thinker, analytical, have an interest in playing a role in how Canberra grows and develops - this might be a role for you.
The Planning and Urban Policy Division within the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate is seeking a highly motivated, experienced and suitably qualified person to fill the Planning Policy Officer position withing the Strategic Planning and Policy team.
We have a full work pipeline of greenfields broadacre future land studies to provide for the sustainable growth of housing and employment land in Canberra; cross-border strategic planning with NSW; strategic infrastructure planning for waste, social and community facilities; and implementing our new proposed outcomes based planning system, just to name a few. Being in Canberra, you will have the added considerations of working closely with the National Capital Authority on many strategic issues for Canberra’s role as the National Capital.
The role will require you to work in a multi-disciplinary environment to deliver short, medium and long term strategic planning and policy projects, to facilitate integrated land use and built form that is well planned, sustainable, and responsive to the strategic directions set by the ACT Government. The ACT Government is highly progressive in regard to sustainable development, innovation in urban design and urban policy, and always keen to consider new ideas that will help shape Canberra into a world-class city and make it a great place to live, work and play. The work will have a lot of variety and you will work with senior planners to deliver your projects to time and budget. We are looking for someone who wants to broaden their experience in planning and take on new challenges.
We work in a hybrid, flexible arrangement, with any proposals for flexible workplace arrangements able to be considered.
Experience in urban planning, urban policy, or similar is highly desirable, people with skills in project and program management, experience and enthusiasm are also encouraged to apply.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
**Eligibility/ Other Requirements**
Highly Desirable
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent industry/professional experience in urban planning, urban policy, urban and environmental management or a related field.
- Work experience in urban planning, planning policy, or a related field.
- Project management skills and experience on complex projects.
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An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
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- Two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact details of at least two referees
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