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Salary- Full time, Ongoing
- Band 7, Starting Salary $99,276 plus superannuation
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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities.
Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The role
Working within our Strategic Planning unit, you will
- Ensure key strategic infrastructure has been planned to support the City’s urban growth and major development areas
- Manage the preparation, costing, administration and implementation of Development Contribution Schemes, including Development Contribution Plans and similar infrastructure agreements
- Manage a range of projects including engaging with consultants, preparing project briefs and reviewing reports to support the planning and delivery of key strategic infrastructure projects
- Provide specialist advice and support on infrastructure and engineering matters
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be a qualified engineer with experience in the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure projects
- Experience in the project management of infrastructure related projects, including strategies, plans, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, ministerial guidelines and practice notes in relation to urban growth, subdivision and infrastructure planning, design and delivery.
- Excellent written, communication and engagement skills
- Enjoy working in a team environment
A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.
Benefits
- Full time permanent position | Annual salary increases
- Paid parental leave| Purchased leave| Study leave| Training & development
- Achieve work/life balance in a flexible team |Hybrid working options
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, including details on flexible work arrangements please contact Rob Anderson, Coordinator Strategic Infrastructure Planning on 0437 855 ***.
To apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Thursday 14 March 2024.
