Strategic Planning Officer

ABOUT US

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Part Time Position - 22.8 hours per week
• Fixed Term until 4 April 2025
• Band 7: $60,848 per annum (pro rata) + 11% superannuation
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available

Are you a qualified or experienced Strategic Planning Officer who is looking for a role with a great work/life balance?

Are you interested in being part of a high-functioning and community-focused team that provides customer-focused Strategic Planning support to the South Gippsland Shire?

As a Strategic Planning Officer, you will be involved in:

• Processing planning scheme amendments resulting predominantly from applications by developers and agencies.
• Coordinating strategic town planning projects and initiatives within the department.
• Drafting and administering planning policies and assessing planning scheme amendments to encourage sustainable development.
• Effectively communicating with all clients to encourage understanding of complex planning issues and the reasoning behind decisions made.
• Preparing high quality community consultation and engagement plans/strategies.
• Evaluate, analyse and make recommendations on complex Strategic Planning matters.
• Represent Council at Planning Panels in relation to planning scheme amendment proposals.

ABOUT YOU

Ideally, you will have a Degree in Town Planning or equivalent and experience in the Strategic Planning field.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the processing of planning scheme amendments and knowledge of the relevant Acts. You will also be confident in preparing and presenting reports to Council, submissions to the VCAT, and independent panels.

You pride yourself on your excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and highly effective project management skills.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments

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NEXT STEPS

If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application by filling out your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! You must answer your questions in the fields below, please do not attach them in a separate document, doing so may affect the progression of your application. You will also be required to upload two documents, your resume and cover letter.

Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed.
The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.

 
To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE.

Enquiries to: Ken Griffiths, Coordinator Strategic Planning on 03 5662 9***

Applications close Midnight Wednesday 21 February 2024.

Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9*** and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.

If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9*** or email **************@southgippsland.vic.gov.au