Senior Strategic Planner

Senior Strategic Planner

Permanent - Part Time (0.6EFT)

Band 7 - $103,821.73- $116,077.06 per annum pro rata + super 

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join Yarra City Council's high-performing strategic planning unit as a Senior Strategic Planner in a permanent part time capacity. As part of the team, your role will be to assist in driving and managing a range of projects and planning scheme amendments to assist in creating a strategic planning framework that reflects the needs of Yarra's growing and evolving city. You will be working as part of a fun and innovative team that is committed to an integrated team approach and working across the organisation. 

The main objectives of the role would be to: 

• Undertake strategic research projects, policy development and planning scheme amendments to implement through the Yarra Planning Scheme
• Assist in the monitoring and review of the Yarra Planning Scheme and related strategies to ensure it provides a clear and consistent decision-making framework
• Plan and implement effective community and stakeholder engagement
• Provide strategic and operational input into the City Strategy Branch as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide professional advice in relation to land use and development issues

Yarra City Council is an exciting and progressive organisation. We pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture and aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives. This is a significant role that is a great opportunity for someone who is highly motivated and people focused.  

Our benefits include a hybrid flexible workplace including a monthly RDO, discounted yearly Myki, opportunities for learning and development, a focus on wellbeing including a world-class EAP offering, wellbeing initiatives and very generous leave entitlements together with the support of a progressive team who are committed to professional excellence.

For further information and the key selection criteria see the position description or contact Joerg Langeloh, Project and Policy Coordinator Strategic Planning on (03) 9205 5***.

Applications close on Monday, 8 April 2024 at 11:55pm.

 101301 - Senior Strategic Planner - Position Description February 2024.docx

In your application, please attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.