Urban Planner

• Be involved in diverse and engaging projects that make an impact in the local community!
• Full time or part time permanent opportunity
• $75K - $87K per annum + superannuation

About the Team
Grow with our team of planners who embrace ingenuity and inclusion and who constantly strive to raise the bar to achieve better planning outcomes for all, we welcome big ideas and offer a supportive space at every level.

About the role
We are a seeking passionate, customer focused and team oriented Urban Planner to develop their planning skills and help shape the future of Glen Eira! Our Urban Planning team prides itself on providing premier customer service and delivering a solution focused, professional and efficient planning service.

You will deliver professional planning services to Council applicants and the local community to ensure that Council's statutory obligations under relevant legislation are met.

Other duties include:

• Processing planning applications and enquiries with a focus on solution focused outcomes to ensure for well informed and quality planning outcomes
• Preparing and presenting planning submissions at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal or other proceedings, with the support and guidance of the Urban Planning team
• Researching and understanding changes to planning legislation, policy, processes, and procedures and how they apply to your work, being involved in continuous improvement projects with the team to ensure our collective professional growth

About you
To be considered for this opportunity, we are seeking individuals that are tertiary qualified with demonstrated experience in the planning field, either in state/local government or private practice.

• A tertiary qualification in town planning or a related field.
• Understanding of State and Local planning issues.
• Ability to effectively manage a workload.

Important Information
This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Working at Glen Eira City Council  
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.  

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.  

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.  

Employee Benefits
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration, and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Position Description

Urban Planner Position Description

How to apply
Please attach your resume along with a cover letter specifying the opportunity you are applying for, and detailing your experience and how it relates to the role.

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Susan Stearn, Coordinator Urban Planning on 9524 3472.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact Grant Lea our Aboriginal Community Officer on T: 03 9524 3*** or E: ****@gleneira.vic.gov.au

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.