Place Planning Coordinator
- Flexible hybrid work + monthly ADO schedule
- Competitive salary with annual increases
- Comprehensive professional development support
We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!
East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
A unique blend of nature, arts, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.
The Opportunity
As Place Planning Coordinator, you’ll lead a team to develop a framework to develop Place Plans that reflect the unique character of East Gippsland’s diverse districts. This role ensures community voices shape strategic plans that align with local needs and broader Council goals. Based in Bairnsdale with travel across the shire, you’ll support community engagement, oversee the Place Planning team, and build partnerships to drive local development.
In this role, you’ll:
- Design and develop district-specific Place Plans integrated with Council’s broader strategies
- Guide the Place Planning team in their work and professional development
- Lead community engagement initiatives, building strong networks and support
- Serve as a representative of the Shire, advocating for community priorities
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Bairnsdale with hybrid working arrangements available.
Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or substantial relevant workplace experience in community development, community engagement or equivalent
- High level knowledge of public participation and community engagement methodology and processes including IAP2
- Experience in the development of high level strategic social and community plans that integrate with a broader existing Strategic framework.
- Ability to manage and lead a small team and build a positive team culture that reflects the values of the organisation.
- Understanding of Local Government operations, in particular knowledge of integrated planning and the ability to communicate this both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated consideration for customers in the way organizational processes are planned, designed and delivered.
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, hold a current employee type Working With Children Check and you must also be legally entitled to work in Australia. As this is a supervisory role you will also be required to undertake psychometric testing
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid work flexibility, work from home 2 days per week + ADO every 4 weekss
- Opportunities for professional development including study assistance
- Annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
- Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes
- Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band.
How To Apply
If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:
- A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to East Gippsland Shire Council
- A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience and the contact details of two (2) work-related referees.
- A statement providing detailed responses to each key selection criteria as stated in the position description.
Applications close at 11.59pm on December 2, 2024.
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Wayne Richards, Manager Community Futures, on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
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