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We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.
Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;
- Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
- Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
- Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further
But that's not all!
We have a deeply passionate, collaborative, and driven team here at Nillumbik, who care about what they do and how they do it. We strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve, and to do that, we aim to help our staff feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.
Sounds like your kind of workplace? Fantastic!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Investigations Officer to join the Planning and Environmental Health Services department. The Planning Services Unit plays an integral role in coordinating development within the Shire which accords with Council's planning and environmental policies. This position provides compliance and customer service expertise in order for Council to carry out its statutory obligations in administering and enforcing the Nillumbik Planning Scheme and Planning and Environment Act 1987.
A typical day in this position will entail;
o Promoting compliance within the community
o Investigating potential breaches of the Nillumbik Planning Scheme, and proactively ensuring compliance with planning permits and the Scheme
o Preparing evidence to support enforcement actions. Our team is valued for providing advice that is outcome-focused, scalable, appropriate, timely, and with delivering for the community at the heart of what we do.
What you'll bring to the role;
o Tertiary qualifications in town planning or regulatory services, and/or experience in the field of planning enforcement.
o Demonstrated experience conducting inspections and investigations.
o Ability to interpret planning scheme controls, and the ability to achieve appropriate negotiated outcomes to planning investigation and enforcement matters.
o Proven ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, the provisions of development control to all customers, including members of the community, Council officers, Government departments and Councillors.
o Proven ability to identify potentially complex problems and circumstances, identify key issues and possible solutions.
o Proven ability and commitment to working as a member of a team to ensure that the objectives of Council are achieved.
What's on offer?
Temporary full-time position until 4 October 2024, commencing as soon as practicable. Competitive remuneration package of $86,177 to $98,143 total remuneration per annum that includes 11% super, annual leave loading and monthly RDOs. Diverse Planning Investigations role working in the urban and rural areas of the Shire. Flexible work options available, supportive team, discounted gym memberships, generous personal and carers leave, learning and development program.
Want to know more?
Download the PD and contact Eloise Gabriele, Statutory Planning Coordinator, during business hours on 03 9433 3*** if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the three Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.
Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Thursday 22 February 2024
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