Senior Planning Liaison & Enforcement Officer

Convenient location next to public transport
Permanent, Full-time
An integral role within City Development
Flexible working options available
Band 6, $93,076.47 - $101,552.18 per annum plus super
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
The municipality of Kingston boasts a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses and developments together with the challenges of our Green Wedge (non-urban land) and urban growth boundary planning, thirteen kilometres of foreshore, open space including award-winning natural wetlands and world class golf courses.
The role
An exciting opportunity exists to join Kingston City Council’s Vegetation and Planning Compliance Team as a Senior Planning Liaison and Enforcement Officer, reporting to the Team Leader – Vegetation and Planning Compliance.
The Senior Planning LiaisonEnforcement Officer plays a crucial role in offering guidance to the community and stakeholders on compliance matters related to land development within the Kingston Planning Scheme. This involves conducting thorough assessments of compliance against regulations, Council policies, and services. The officer is responsible for facilitating the prosecution of breaches when necessary, aligning with the Kingston Planning Scheme and the Planning and Environment Act 1987. Additionally, the role involves coordinating staff under this position, overseeing daily tasks, and contributing to their ongoing development. At times, the role will include preparation of evidence briefs and presentation before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Magistrate’s Court.
About you
The ideal candidate will have:
Relevant degree or diploma in Town Planning with some relevant experience or lesser formal qualification with substantial experience
Demonstrated experience in coordinating and mentoring staff
Experience in participating at VCAT or the Magistrate’s Court (desirable)
Strength in applying a customer centric approach to harness successful partnerships with Kingston's internal and external stakeholders
What we can offer
This is a full-time permanent position
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.
How to Apply
If you have the skills, abilities and attitude to take on this position click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Guillermo Henning Team Leader Vegetation and Planning Compliance on 9581 4884.
Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be their true self every day. We are a child safe and an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences are encouraged to apply.
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.