Strategic Planner

**Salary $93,336 to $100,998 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation**:

- **Permanent Full Time**:

- **Join Whitehorse City Council as a Strategic Planner Deliver urban planning initiatives and shape the future of a vibrant community.
At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on:

- Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
- Great Organisational Culture
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Good Governance and IntegrityLong Term Financial Sustainability

The Role:
Reporting to the **Coordinator Strategic Planning**, the **Strategic Planner**will contribute to shaping the future of Whitehorse by delivering a range of planning and project management services. This permanent, full-time position will give you the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the city's urban development, supporting the achievement of both local and state government objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Deliver a full range of quality town planning services, with an emphasis on strategic planning and customer focus.
- Provide advice to Managers and staff across the organisation on strategic planning issues.
- Coordinate Council compliance with amendment processes, including public exhibition, reports to Council and panel hearings.
- Oversee and coordinate consultants in undertaking strategic projects. This will involve developing tender briefs, coordinating tender evaluation, and being project manager for strategic projects.
- Develop and implement strategies, to review processes, monitor outcomes and ensure a positive user-experience of the team across the organisation and the community.
- Monitor Planning Scheme amendments to ensure future potential for Council land is not compromised.
- Liaison with the Department of Transport and Planning, other Municipal Councils, other government departments and authorities, and non-government groups on a range of planning related matters.

About You:

- Successful experience in **town planning**with an emphasis on strategic planning, ideally in a Local Government environment.
- A deep understanding of **Victoria Planning Provisions**, relevant legislation, and **state government policies**.
- Strong **project management skills**, including experience with consultant supervision, contract management, and budget monitoring.
- Demonstrated experience in **community consultation**, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, manage public consultations, and represent the organisation in public forums.
- Excellent **communication and presentation skills**, with the ability to provide clear advice to senior stakeholders and lead strategic planning initiatives.
- A commitment to **delivering high-quality outcomes**and providing excellent customer service.
- Strong **interpersonal skills**, including the ability to negotiate and influence others, as well as collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Key to this position is the ability to manage complex planning projects and ensure the long-term development and sustainability of the city's urban landscape. You will thrive in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

**In return, we will offer**:
**The ability to make a difference -**Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

**Great working conditions**- a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

**An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering**- Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

**Transformation**:

- We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.

**Further Information**

**Come and join the transformation**
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- City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful w