Statutory Planning Officer

• Monthly ADO schedule + work from home opportunities
• Strong opportunities for professional development and training
• From $87,947.45 per annum + super

We Are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!

East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.

A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.

The Opportunity

As the Statutory Planning Officer, you’ll join a multi-disciplinary team to implement and coordinate planning of the Shire in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme and relevant legislation.

You’ll take on:

• Reporting on a range of applications for planning permission for use, development and subdivision of land
• Assessing development applications and processing Plans of Subdivision in accordance with the Subdivisions Act 1988
• Undertaking mediation and/or consultation to resolve disputes as appropriate
• Preparing submissions and presenting cases for enforcement at VCAT
• Inspecting sites of alleged contravention of the Planning Scheme and collecting evidence
• Assisting with the development of policies, strategies, studies and undertaking planning scheme amendments

This is a permanent, full time opportunity based in Bairnsdale.

• Relevant qualifications and experience, including knowledge of current planning policies and legislation.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff, public, consultants and statutory authorities.
• Good knowledge of and the ability to interpret, the various applicable Acts and Regulations relating to Council Planning matters.
• Ability to investigate, prepare and complete reports on a wide range of planning matters, and make recommendations to management and Council.
• Capacity to make independent and unassisted decisions.
• Ability to produce work, which is timely, accurate and to a high professional standard. 
• Ability to work with and guide others in a multi-disciplinary team and be adaptable to change.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Things We’re Proud Of

• Flexibility to work from home
• Opportunities for professional development including study assistance
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
• Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.
• Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band.

How To Apply

If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:

• Acover letterstating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to East Gippsland Shire Council 
• A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience and the contact details of two (2) work-related referees.
• A statement providing detailed responses to each of the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 26 November 2023.

Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Robert Pringle, Statutory Planning Coordinator, on (03) 5153 9***.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.