Statutory Planning & Vegetation Officer

• One RDO (Rostered Day Off) per month
• Full time, permanent
• Salary: EBA Level 6.1 ($105,370.47+ Super)
• Location: Fawkner

​About us

The GMCT is a large not-for-profit, purpose driven organisation. Our people are an exemplar of our Values and commitment to the families we serve.

We are committed to the recruitment of quality individuals. We foster a mindset of constant development of our processes, services and teams in a dynamic and people centred culture, dedicated to fulfilling our Vision.
We are a business that truly lives and breathes our Values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect and Sustainability.

About the role

The Statutory Planning & Vegetation Officer will work collaboratively across the Built Environment team to support awareness and regulatory compliance across all legislation relevant to GMCT's built environment capital works and asset management program. They will also be responsible for developing and maintaining tree policies, strategies, guidelines, management, maintenance plans and procedures.

Key responsibilities include

• Develop awareness and train BE staff on the regulatory framework relevant to BE's activities, including planning, environmental, heritage and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws.
• Monitor compliance with all relevant legislation and approvals granted to BE, ensuring that relevant staff are aware of their provisions and implications.
• Provide, or facilitate the provision of, advice on regulatory matters, including applications and approval processes.
• Maintain oversight on all statutory applications and referrals made on behalf of BE to provide prompt responses to any information requirements and avoid delays to critical pathways.
• Lodge and administer applications on behalf of GMCT, including the collation of all supporting material and responses to information requests.

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary qualifications in urban planning, environmental science or law.
• At least 5 years' experience in a relevant role.
• Demonstrated experience in a role involving direct communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with vegetation management controls and/or asset management systems

How to apply:
Please ensure you include a cover letter as part of your application. We would like to know why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Applications close 5pm Friday 26 April
For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Watson on 0461 336 ***

Please apply via our careers site by following the link below.
https://gmct.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies/ & enter ref code: 6578384

This position requires the successful candidate to undergo a pre-employment medical, police check and values testing. You may be asked to provide proof of vaccination.

GMCT is a Supportive Employer of Australian Defence Force Reservists.

GMCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs - so reach out to us at **********@gmct.com.au.

Applications close 26 April 2024