Who we areAt Melbourne Water, we are committed to delivering for our customers and community, today, tomorrow and for generations to come. Our work plays a crucial role in enhancing Melbourne's renowned lifestyle. We are dedicated to providing exceptional drinking water, ensuring outstanding sewerage services, integrating drainage systems seamlessly, fostering resilience to flooding, and enhancing waterways and land for greater community engagement. As a team, we are proud to contribute to making greater Melbourne an extraordinary place to live.If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what's right, you're in the right place.
About the RoleReporting to Manager - Statutory Referral Permit Services, this is a pivotal role to assess Statutory Permit Applications and make recommendations and decisions as the Principal Case Officer, to set referral requirements for Melbourne Water as the regional Waterway Management, Drainage Authority and Floodplain Manager. The
Principal Planner is responsible for making, defending and leading best practice development decisions for complex development and subdivision applications.
- Decision Assessment and Recommendation for all types of statutory development permits and Decision Making Responsibility for most types of statutory development applications and permits in line with set Delegations, Policies, Guidelines and Procedures.
- Statutory planning decision making in accordance with all relevant statutory planning requirements and provisions, including Planning and Environment Act 1987, Building Regulations 2018, Planning Regulations, Planning Schemes and policies, and Ministerial Directions.
- Interpret and apply State and Business Policy and Guidelines on the application of Development Standards where Melbourne Water has a Statutory Referral power including floodplain manager, drainage authority and waterway management authority - with a focus on safety first.
About you:- Extensive demonstrated understanding in the urban planning and development industry as they relate to floodplain management, waterway management and drainage, waterway health and waterway liveability required
- Demonstrated experience in managing, preparing evidence and presenting to VCAT, BAB, Ombudsman and appeal bodies required.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in delegated statutory development decision making in a referral authority, local or state government or equivalent required.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills together with high level verbal and written communication skills required.
- Ability to clearly and with evidence communicate the basis for and the rationale behind decisions verbally and in writing.
Eligibility for registration with the Planning Institute of Australia required.For more information, please see attached
Why Join us:At Melbourne Water, we support a culture that embraces flexibility, creates positive impact, promotes growth and development, and values people. Melbourne Water is committed to flexibility in the workplace, with the type of flexibility being dependent on the nature of the role. Recognizing the value of work-life balance benefits both Melbourne Water and our customers.Our culture is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to three core values that define us: Making it count, Diving in and Doing what's right are at the heart of everything you do.At Melbourne Water, we're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents. We foster innovative and sustainable work practices.We offer a range of employee benefits that will make your experience at Melbourne Water rewarding, both personally and professionally.Melbourne Water's long-standing commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, with an evolved focus on Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed and celebrated.
How to ApplyClick the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.Closing date: Wednesday 17th April 2024 at 11:55pm AESTAdvertised:27 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Closing:17 Apr 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
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