Senior Heritage Planner

Moorabool is not only a great place to work; it's also a great place to live.Job DescriptionAbout CouncilMoorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. With an innate focus on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the needs of our evolving communities, by 2025, we will be recognised for advocating and supporting a strong, inclusive community that co-exists with the natural environment. Our organisation will deliver services that best serve a growing community and support a self-sustaining local economy.About the roleStrategic planning sets the long term vision to guide future land use, development and protection of land in Moorabool. To implement this long term vision, we regularly engage with the community, authorities and key stakeholders in the creation of strategies, plans, studies, and Planning Scheme amendments.Our Growth and Development team has an opportunity for a Senior Heritage Planner to join our highly professional and friendly team on a full-time basis. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to promote and deliver Council's heritage program that includes strategic planning, advocacy, grants, protection, community participation and education.To view the full position description, click or click the link in the how to apply.For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Kernohan, Manager Growth & Development on (03) 5366 1229.What we offer

• A dynamic team culture
• We invest in our people by providing relevant learning, development and growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• GMHBA Health Cover
• Monthly RDO
• Social Club and Staff Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Support

Send us an email at and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We'd love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks; progression opportunities; cultural initiatives; reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout youYou will have a relevant tertiary qualification in urban planning, heritage planning, heritage conservation or a closely related discipline with relevant experience and have a thorough understanding of the Victorian Planning System, relevant legislative requirements and processes in relation to heritage and urban planning at all levels of government.The successful applicant will have experience in providing verbal and written advice on statutory and strategic heritage planning matters to both internal and external clients, together with a sound knowledge of project management principles and an ability to successfully manage planning projects, including consultants, in a team environment to achieve established goals within set timeframes and budgets.How to applyPlease visit our website to download and read the full PD then apply online @When you hit the apply button you won't be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you'll be provided with an opportunity to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.To be considered for this role please submit your application including a resume and cover letter by 11.59 pm, Sunday 16 June 2024.If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact Suzanne Brooks, Human Resource Business Partner on 5366 1242.Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disabilityOnly those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.