Principal Planner

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hays Full time

Principal Planner | Permanent Role | State Government

**Your new company**

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking state government department that leads the way in water management, urban planning, and sustainable development. This department plays a pivotal role in planning for Melbourne's future and maintaining its status as a liveable city by managing water resources and contributing to urban planning policies.

**Your new role**

As a Principal Case Officer, you'll be a linchpin in their Statutory Planning & Engineering Team. You'll oversee the assessment of Statutory Permit Applications, wielding your expertise to make and recommend decisions.

You'll engage with a myriad of stakeholders, working closely with other teams to negotiate complex technical engineering and planning determinations. Your negotiation, advocacy, influencing and presentation skills will shape Melbourne's future, ensuring the best outcomes for water management, flood safety, and sustainable development.

Responsibilities include:

- Assessing all types of statutory development permits, making and recommending decisions
- Interpreting state and business policy on development standards
- Defending decisions at VCAT, Ombudsman, BAB and Ministerial enquiries, with mínimal supervision
- Providing technical flood advice in accordance with state and department's policies and procedures
- Ensuring timely and effective resolution of most types of escalations and complaints
- Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders

**What you'll need to succeed**

You will bring:

- Tertiary qualification in Urban Planning, Building Surveying or Engineering or closely aligned discipline, with preference for statutory planning
- Demonstrated experience in statutory development decision-making in a referral authority, local or state government
- Extensive understanding of the urban planning and development industry
- Demonstrated experience in managing, preparing evidence and presenting to VCAT, BAB, Ombudsman and appeal bodies
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and high level verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
- Demonstrated proficiency in using technology, systems, process for delivering services

**What you'll get in return**

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future development of Melbourne, utilising your skills to deliver critical urban planning outcomes. You'll work in a dynamic, supportive environment, where your expertise will be respected and valued. They also offer an attractive remuneration package and the flexibility of blended working, including home and office environments.

**What you need to do now**

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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