Statutory Planner

• High performing team
• Flexible working options available
• Excellent employee benefits
• Career development opportunity
• Full time permanent position – Cheltenham, Melbourne
• Band 5, $76,900.98 - $88,557.02 per annum plus superannuation

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

The role

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Statutory Planners to join the City Development Department. Reporting to the Team Leader – Statutory Planning, the you will be responsible for:

• Assessment and management of a range of statutory planning applications that reflects the diversity of Kingston’s land uses and built form.
• Providing accurate and timely responses to customer enquiries and other stakeholders by phone, in person, or in writing.
• Processing other planning related applications or enquiries, including (with support) preparation and presentation of submissions to the Victorian Civil and administrative Tribunal.

About you

You will have:

• Excellent communication and time management skills are integral to this position
• Belief in putting the Customer First to achieve the best outcomes for the municipality.
• Candidates must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Town Planning or similar discipline. Experience as a Statutory Planner is advantageous.

What we can offer

This is a full-time permanent position.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.

How to Apply

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Michael Churilov, Planning Appeals Coordinator – Statutory Planning on 9581 4886.

Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those identifying as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.