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SalaryThis opportunity provides high level strategic land use planning, policy development, advice and research expertise to Council for the long term benefit of the community.
THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Senior Strategic Planner to join the team.
Your contribution to future planning will be key in ensuring Moira's planning system remains strategic and ahead of growth and you will be provided with the opportunity and resources to develop and implement the necessary strategies and plans to achieve this.
Reporting to the Manager Planning, you will identify strategic land use planning directions, issues and priorities within the municipality, oversee consultants and lead project teams, whilst providing specialist technical advice.
You will be valued as a natural collaborator with exceptional interpersonal and problem solving skills and the ability to manage projects. You will be someone with excellent communication skills, be flexible and dependable whilst demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate an aptitude to resolve problems and think critically.
If you are customer focused with an outcomes-oriented attitude, have excellent client liaison skills and a passion for improving outcomes for the community now and into the future, apply now and enjoy seeing your contribution make a difference.
ABOUT US
Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria's most popular holiday destinations.
The area's warm Mediterranean climate, appealing natural environment and location means Moira is home to agricultural, horticultural, viticultural and tourism operations. Such attractions include wineries, historic homesteads, galleries, craft shops, licensed clubs, water sports, fishing, beaches, forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands.
We pride ourselves on our friendly environment and offer:
- A family friendly workplace that live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty and Teamwork
- The opportunity for flexible work arrangements
- Attractive salary and the ability to salary package
- Onsite physiotherapist and a health and wellbeing consultant
- Career progression and professional development
- Discounted corporate gym membership
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For more information please contact Travis Basham Acting Manager Planning on 03 5871 9222 or email our Moira Careers Team on
An opportunity to join the Moira team and develop your career with an innovative leader committed to delivering excellent services.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.
Advertised: 06 Dec 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
