The Coordinator Strategic Assessments will be responsible for managing and leading a team which assesses applicant initiated planning proposals, progresses Council initiated planning proposals, and provides advice to customers about planning controls.
You will manage urban growth effectively to shape the city and focus on creating great places for people to live and work, by carefully balancing the housing, employment, transport, leisure, and recreation needs of the city.
This opportunity is offered on a Permanent Full Time basis
Tasks include but not limited to:
- Lead the team and manage its workload to ensure it is functioning efficiently and productively.
- Develop staff through training and mentoring.
- Guide the assessment of applicant initiated planning proposals against relevant legislation and Council’s strategic planning framework.
- Make recommendations to Council and its Local Planning Panel about planning proposals at key stages of the process.
- Continuously improve the processes for planning proposals and planning certificates.
- Consult with relevant internal and external stakeholders about planning proposals.
- Plan and undertake community engagement activities regarding planning proposal projects.
- Represent Council’s views to relevant government agencies
- Manage finances within allocated budget.
*For a complete list of duties, please refer to the position description
The successful applicant will possess:
- Tertiary qualification in town planning or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience leading a team to deliver outcomes on time and within budget.
- Demonstrated experience in motivating, training, and developing staff.
- Experience managing staff performance and resolving disputes.
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation, state planning policies, and planning instruments.
- Thorough understanding of the process for preparing and making planning proposals.
- Understanding of the principles of community engagement and the value it adds to planning processes.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below and creating a login using your email address.
When submitting your application, make sure to address the Essential Criteria mentioned in the below Position Description in your covering letter.
We pride ourselves on being a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage people with a disability or culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 2 October 2019
For more information, please contact Mitchell Noble (Manager Spatial Planning) on 0431 138 800
