Senior Statutory Planner

A council north of Melbourne is looking for a Senior Statutory Planner to join their team for a 10 month contract covering Maternity leave.

A council north of Melbourne is looking for a Senior Statutory Planner to join their team for a 10 month contract covering Maternity leave.

• 10 month contract/ full time hours
• Hourly rate depending on experience
• Start in the next 2 weeks
• Rural, environmental and bushfire considerations
• Hybrid role

Who are they looking for to join their team?

• Detailed knowledge of statutory requirements and procedures for the consideration and determination of planning applications, enforcement of the Planning and Environment Act, Planning Schemes and planning permits, and highly developed skills in communication and negotiation of planning matters
• Strong focus on customer service and achieving an engaged team and culture of customer service and continuous improvement in service delivery for a diverse range of clients, and managing stakeholder relations in a politically sensitive environment
• Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and documenting continuous improvement systems and processes in the context of service delivery of a planning unit
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, the provisions of development control to all customers, including members of the community, Council officers, government departments and Councillors
• Highly developed verbal and written skills to enable preparation of Council reports and documentation of policy, procedures and presentation of concepts/ideas
• Demonstrates behaviours in line with Council's Values with working with others including colleagues and the community - Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Adaptability, Community.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or other Planning opportunities within Local Government, please contact Kyla Nash on
0423 419 396 or send an email to k.nash@aspectpersonnel.com.au
Alternatively you can apply by using the link below.
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