Senior Strategic Planner

Senior Strategic Planner Full-time- Permanent role Salary starting at $ 93, 941.00 plus superannuation Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available Are you looking for an organisation that supports staff through career development and flexible work options? Do you want to escape the city life and experience the regional lifestyle? Wodonga Council supports its staff in accessing genuine flexible work and leave options including working from home, flexible start and finish times, paid parental leave arrangements and purchasing additional leave. Want to read more about life in Wodonga? Click here or visit our website here. Wodonga Council is dedicated to providing high quality services across the community. We are a values-driven organisation that is committed to building healthy and engaged teams which benefit from our flexible work options, health and wellbeing initiatives, and development opportunities, so that we grow as individuals and as an organisation. We recognise the importance of balancing work and life and understand that priorities change with time. At Wodonga Council we offer meaningful work and take pride in what we do. The role Provide project management and technical expertise to support the delivery of key planning projects (such as land rezoning, growth area planning and Developer Contribution Plans). You will also play a role in preparing and implementing strategic land use and development studies, strategies and policies, preparing and processing planning scheme amendments and will conduct a range of stakeholder engagement activities. Key aspects of the role include the following. The operation of the Strategic Planning Unit, including forward planning, policy development, utilisation of resources, budget compliance and reporting, contract administration and staff development. Provide assistance and advice on development plans, planning scheme amendments, growth area planning and infrastructure coordination issues. Maintain strong and effective working relationships with key stakeholders including land owners, key developer groups, internal Council units and major government agencies to ensure effective project delivery, coordination and support across Council and government. Prepare Council reports, submissions, Panel reports and provide regular project performance reports etc. as required. Prepare funding applications, consultancy briefs and manage consultants and related processes. Key Selection Criteria: Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following. Tertiary qualifications in town planning or in relevant areas. A thorough knowledge, understanding and experience with Victorian planning and development processes. Extensive demonstrated experience in strategic and/or statutory planning or in related fields. Experience within a Victorian local government setting advantageous. Demonstrated experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and handling diverse and complex strategic planning and/or consultancy projects. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills advocating to internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in presenting to stakeholders or groups of individuals. Experience preparing for and presenting at Planning Panel advantageous. Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities and organise work, both independently and as part of a team, to achieve set objectives despite pressures. How to Apply Visit our website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers Use the “apply” button to commence your application. Applicants will be required to upload three documents. A document addressing the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here) A brief cover letter A current resume Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following. A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months) A current driver’s licence Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift). The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might also be required. If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented. Enquiries Team Leader Strategic Planning - Hannah Neumayer – (02) 6022 9274| hneumayer@wodonga.vic.gov.au Applications close 11.59pm, Thursday 28th March, 2024 Position description below Wodonga Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including: Employee health and wellbeing programs; Flexible work arrangements; Learning and development; and, Career pathways and opportunities. The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff. We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexuality orientation; and, people from every age, culture and ethnic background. If you have special needs that we can address to assist you to submit your application or to fully participate in the selection process, please contact us. We welcome applications from veterans and defence families. If you are a veteran and would like to discuss how your skills may transfer across, please contact us at hr@wodonga.vic.gov.au.