Statutory Planning Coordinator
- Work-Life Balance! Monthly ADOs, hybrid work and option to purchase leave
- Extra leave over Christmas + Annual leave loading
- $115,142.56 per annum + super
Why join the Planning and Development team at East Gippsland Shire Council?
The East Gippsland Shire Council Planning team has seen its way through bushfires, pandemic and re-building to maintain a strong capacity and commitment to serving our community. We pride ourselves on our being a supportive and respectful team with a collaborative and transparent approach. Our talented team is based in modern offices in Bairnsdale with options to work in a hybrid capacity and lots of opportunities for skills development.
Why move to East Gippsland?
We have a combination of stunning beaches, beautiful mountain landscapes, fantastic food and plenty of things to do. An amazing lifestyle is at your doorstep when you live in East Gippsland!
Why you'll love working at East Gippsland Shire Council:
Work-Life Balance:
- 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
- ADO every 4 weeks and option to purchase additional leave
- Flexible start and finish times
- Extra time off over Christmas
- Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
Competitive Salaries:
- Salary from $115,142 - $127,780 per annum with built in yearly increases!
- Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
A Supportive environment:
- 17 weeks paid parental leave
- Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
- Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
- Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
- Staff consultative committee - where management consult staff on big decisions
Position overview
As the Statutory Planning Coordinator, you will lead the statutory planning team in its delivery of services to customers in the Shire, facilitate development approvals and pre-application meetings and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the team.
You will:
- Ensure service provision is efficient and effective achieving set timeframes.
- Mentor and assist your team, providing guidance in their role and its responsibilities and ensuring there are processes and procedures in place.
- Maintain a customer service focused culture.
- Prepare detailed reports and project manage complex/significant planning permit applications and represent Council at VCAT.
What we require from you (Key Selection Criteria):
- Relevant qualification in Town Planning and a minimum of seven years’ experience in land use planning.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with service users and all other relevant stakeholders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and procedures related to the functions of the Planning and Development Unit.
- Ability and capacity to make independent and unassisted decisions.
- Ability to work with, assist and mentor other less experienced professionals.
- Ability to lead, innovate and adapt to change
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity, based in Bairnsdale. Relocation assistance will be considered for the right applicant.
How To Apply
If this sounds like your next career and lifestyle move, apply now and attach:
- A cover letter
- A current resume including education, qualifications, work experience and two work-related referees
- A statement providing detailed responses to each of the key selection criteria.
Applications close at 11.59pm on 30 January 2025
Questions? Contact Martin Richardson, Manager Planning and Development, 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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