AddressAbout us
We are a values driven organisation proud to be serving our community with a broad and diverse range of services. Our community is active and engaged, and proud of our diverse culture, green spaces and built environment. We are connected by our vibrant local centres and our focus on creating safe and welcoming places for people. We are making big changes at the City and by working together we are coming up with more efficient and innovative ways of doing things and by being able to make a difference in the community brings us great job satisfaction. If you are looking to work with an organisation that promotes a positive and inclusive workplace, has a friendly working environment and truly believes their workforce is their most important asset, then the City of Bayswater could be the place for you.
About the Position
This position provides leadership and oversight to the Statutory Planning team, ensuring a professional, customer focused and legislatively compliant planning service to Council, community members, internal and external stakeholders. The role provides high level support to the Manager Statutory Planning and Compliance including processing and assessing complex planning applications. This is a permanent, full time position.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in statutory town planning with the demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the relevant legislation, in particular the Residential Design Codes. You will be experienced in leading and supervising staff to successfully negotiate and deliver good outcomes for both the community and the City. Experience with the State Administrative Tribunal will be highly advantageous.
Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or a related relevant discipline is essential.
What we offer
You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do. We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary of $108,599.73 per annum plus super. This position also offers private use of a City vehicle or the option of a vehicle allowance as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including:
- Generous superannuation contributions up to 21%*
- Additional 2 days leave per year plus Annual Leave loading
- Flexible work arrangements
- Free aquatic and gym membership
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee health and wellbeing program
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
*conditions apply
Closing Date: 4pm, Friday 17th May 2024
To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.
For any further queries please contact Helen Smith, Manager Statutory Planning and Compliance on 08 9272 0***.
The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
TO APPLY click the "APPLY NOW" button.
Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role.
JEREMY EDWARDS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.
Attachments:
- How to Apply for a Job Vacancy.pdf
- Information for Applicants.pdf
- Inside Industrial Agreement 2023_opt.pdf
- PD Coordinator Statutory Planning.pdf
