Senior Urban Planner

Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week

Salary: Band 6 - $90,571 - $99,983 + 11 %superannuation

*Role attracts a monthly RDO

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated person forthe role of Senior Urban Planner. The successful candidate willwork within the dynamic and supportive Statutory Planning Team tofacilitate and manage future development in Hobsons Bay.

What you’ll be working on

• Assessment and determination of complex planning applications relating to heritage, multi-dwelling, subdivision, industrial and commercial developments.
• Providing planning advice and information to the community and junior members of staff.
• Implementing the department’s Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assisting in the development of policies and other strategic planning projects.

What you need to succeed

• A tertiary qualification in Statutory Planning or a related discipline.
• A current Victorian driver’s license.
• A well-developed understanding of Statutory Planning legislation, the planning framework and planning principles as they operate in Victoria.
• A strong customer focus and confidence in dealing with customers via all modes of communication.
• An aptitude for detail, accuracy and thoroughness in work undertaken.
• Ability to work within a team, provide direction to other members as well as to be able to work with limited supervision.

Why you should apply

This is a great opportunity for someone to work on projects thatwill really shape the fabric of Hobsons Bay. You’ll have theopportunity to work across a diversity of exciting and challenginglandscapes. From urban residential and business environments, tovast parks and wetlands, industrial precincts and all surrounded bythe foreshore of the magnificent Port Phillip Bay.

How to apply

follow the links to send us:

• your cover letter
• and resume
• Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document.

The position description can be accessed below. To find out moreabout the role, please contact Verity Games, Coordinator StatutoryPlanning on 1300 179 944.

Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm on Sunday,18 February 2024.

Pre-EmploymentRequirements 

Progressed candidates will berequired to complete a National PoliceCheck. 

Applicants must be an AustralianCitizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visawith full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will bechecked as part of the recruitmentprocess. 

Making a difference,together

At Hobsons Bay we work as one toachieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shapingprecincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positiveenvironmental, social and economic outcomes through programs andpolicies, and providing over 120 services tostrengthen our diversecommunity.

If you’re ready to rise to thechallenge of making a real difference, join us to helpcreate a community and city thatis inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

What can weoffer 

Council offers hybrid working withnewly renovated office facilities in the CivicCentre.  

We support ongoing professionaldevelopment, as your career matters tous!  

And we provide an employee assistanceprogram, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga andPilates classes, walking clubs andmore. 

We are a proud inclusiveemployer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply forour job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safeand inclusive environments where everyone can grow andsucceed.

Attachments:
- Senior Urban Planner PD.doc (A3684001).pdf
- Senior Urban Planner PD.doc (A3684001).docx