Senior Statutory Planner

Senior Statutory Planner

• Full time, Ongoing 
• Band 7, Starting salary $99,276 plus superannuation 

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

Due to continual growth of the Greater Bendigo region, we are seeking an experienced Senior Statutory Planner (Band 7) to fill critical support roles in the Statutory Planning unit. You will have a strong customer focus, provide accurate and consistent advice and support to residents, developers and consultants and manage a caseload of planning applications, including major developments and complex planning issues.

Supporting the Coordinator Planning, the role will additionally provide accurate advice and guidance to planners and be responsible for review and decision-making for planning proposals where delegated.

You will oversee the passage of more complex planning applications through the legislated planning process from lodgment to decision, making recommendations in accordance with the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. You will engage with stakeholders in the planning process, including applicants, other agencies, internal subject matter experts, and other affected parties. You will have the opportunity to represent the City of Greater Bendigo’s position at VCAT.

As part of a multi-disciplinary Directorate, you will additionally contribute knowledge to strategic planning projects, planning compliance matters, and process improvements.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have relevant qualifications with statutory planning (or similar) experience, have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clear and precise reports, permits and correspondence. You will have good time management and prioritising 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

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, including details on flexible work arrangements please contact Michael St Clair,  Coordinator Statutory Planning on (03) 5434 6***.

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 11 April 2024.