Senior Planning Investigations Officer

• Permanent Full Time position
• Salary $94,037 - $102,496 dependent on skills and experience plus Superannuation 
• Be part of a busy and engaged Statutory Planning Team
• Great Glen Waverley Office location

The City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

Located in the eastern region, the City of Monash boasts the Glen Waverley and Oakleigh Major Activity Centres, the Monash National Employment and Innovation Cluster and residential areas, with a strong garden character. A truly diverse and exciting place to work.

About the Position

The position is directly responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the Monash Planning Scheme, investigating complaints and gaining compliance with planning requirements whilst providing operational and administrative assistance to the City Planning unit.

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and Municipal Planning Schemes, and of relevant compliance procedures and techniques.
• Previous Planning Investigations or external investigation experience, including ability to document facts, compile evidence and keep records.  Cert IV in Government Investigations an advantage.
• Ability to interpret and implement legislative controls and compliance procedures.
• Well developed interpersonal and written and oral communication skills – able to maximise compliance through facilitation of resolutions, able to liaise widely and to represent the organisation.
• Ability to manage time, prioritise work and meet timelines.

Requirements

• Employee Working with Children’s Check 
• Satisfactory National Police Check; and

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close 23 April 2024 at 11:55pm. 

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Alexander Wade on 03 9518 3*** or at **************@monash.vic.gov.au.  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email **************@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.