Senior Project Manager (Strategic Planning)

Full time or Part time (Flexible), Temporary (12 months) Band 7, Starting salary $99,276 plus superannuation Click here to view the Position Description 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 The City is preparing a Managed Growth Strategy to provide long term direction for housing change in Bendigo to meet growing population and diverse housing needs. The preparation of a Housing and Neighbourhood Character Strategy will help inform the Managed Growth Strategy by considering neighbourhood character, environmental and other constraints along with housing opportunities to provide greater direction around suitable locations for housing growth and change. In this position, you will project manage the finalisation of the Housing and Neighbourhood Character Strategy including preparing communication material, engaging with the community and stakeholders, helping prepare Planning Scheme Amendment documentation and presenting to Council. About You To be successful in this position, you will have: Experience in the preparation and project management of urban planning related strategies, plans and policies Experience in the preparation and facilitation of planning scheme amendments, including the drafting of planning scheme controls, the use of ATS, and responding to and negotiating submissions Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to undertake community consultation Strong time management skills and enjoy working in a team environment A satisfactory police records check is required for this position. Benefits We offer hybrid working options Flexible employment arrangements including options for part time work and rostered days off Generous leave provisions and learning and development opportunities 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 Bridget Maplestone, Coordinator Planning, Strategy and Policy on 0448 463 767. 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 Tuesday 20 February 2024.