Strategic Planner

• Diverse role within a dynamic and supportive team
• Fixed-term to July 2025 - hybrid working
• $84,466 - $102,795 per annum (plus super and RDOs) 

 
Contribute to the development of strategies and policies to facilitate the coordinated development of our City
 
A little bit about the role
Reporting to the Coordinator Strategic Planning, the position provides high quality service and expert planning advice to Council staff and external stakeholders.  The role initiates, manages and delivers strategic planning projects and participates in multi-disciplined project teams.
 

• Assist in policy development to guide land use and development in Boroondara
• Coordinate and prepare planning scheme amendments
• Prepare and present reports and submissions relating to strategic planning matters at Council meetings, panel hearings and other public forums
• Carry out public consultation activities

 
A little bit about you
To succeed in the role, you will bring:
 

• A recognised qualification in town planning or a related profession
• Solid understanding of planning systems, practices and trends including the planning scheme amendment process 
• Possess a strong ability to develop innovative, efficient and practical solutions to issues
• Excellent communication skills to assist in discussions and resolutions with the community, government, private sector representatives and staff
• High level competency with IT skills, including in GIS systems

Want to know more?
For further insight view the Position Description 
 
What sets us apart?

• A supportive and friendly workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Staff benefits such as flexible working arrangements, wellbeing programs, gym and pool memberships 
• An investment in your ongoing professional development and career growth 

 
Employment requirements

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check
• All City of Boroondara employees must be fully vaccinated. Appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to provision of evidence of vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencement.

 
How to apply
Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply’ button by 22 March 2024, 11:59pm. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.
 
For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Christian Wilmsen, Coordinator Strategic Planning (during business hours) ph 03 9728 4***.

If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our Careers Website.
 

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.  To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
 
Working together

We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Boroondara Customer First Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead.