Coordinator Strategic Planning

**Closing date**: 18/01/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Location**: Desailly Street, Sale

**Department**: Land Use Planning

**Employment type**: Full Time Permanent

**Position No. 640**

**Permanent Full-time**

**Band 8 - $117,024 - $131,128 per year, plus 11.5% statutory superannuation**

**About Us**

Join a forward-thinking, community-focused Council committed to delivering exceptional urban and land use planning solutions. We are seeking a motivated Coordinator Strategic Planning to lead and manage our dynamic Strategic Land Use Planning Team.

As the Coordinator Strategic Planning, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our municipality. You will lead the delivery of our Strategic Land Use Planning work program, oversee planning scheme amendments, and drive policy development to support sustainable growth. You will also represent Council in key forums, collaborate with stakeholders, and guide a team of dedicated Strategic Planners.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead and deliver Council’s Strategic Land Use Planning work program and planning scheme amendments.
- Develop planning policies and ensure compliance with legislative and Council requirements.
- Represent Council in internal and external forums, including presentations to Independent Planning Panels.
- Manage and mentor a team of Strategic Planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Support major strategic land use projects, ensuring efficient and effective delivery.
- Coordinate reporting, risk management, and continuous process improvements.

**Key Selection Criteria**
- Tertiary degree/diploma in Planning or a related field.
- Significant experience in strategic land use planning and policy development, ideally within Local Government.
- In-depth understanding of the Victorian Planning System, relevant legislation, and best-practice planning principles.
- Effective negotiation, and project management skills.
- Ability to solve complex planning issues and deliver timely, high-quality outcomes.
- Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Suite and GIS tools.
- Strong collaborative leader who can motivate teams and build positive stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

**Why work with us?**
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
- Enjoy a supportive, inclusive workplace culture that values work-life balance.
- Competitive salary and benefits.

**Why Wellington?**

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

**About Wellington**

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

**How to Apply**:
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advert and will be accepted no later than *