Planning Officer

Planning Officer

ABOUT US

South Gippsland offers welcoming townships, friendly communities and colourful landscapes. You can enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. South Gippslanders enjoy the beauty and freedom of country living with easy access to Melbourne.

As an our organisation we pride ourselves on sustaining a close-knit workplace with principled leadership. Our residents expect their services to be delivered efficiently and with minimal fuss. We aim to meet and exceed these expectations. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Fulltime Ongoing
• $69,137.63 plus 9.5% superannuation
• Rostered Day Off Available
• Current Work from Home Arrangements

The Planning Officer will provide an efficient and effective customer focused statutory planning service to the community that will encourage the sustainable growth of South Gippsland Shire Council. By ensuring that planning permits and subdivision applications are responded to within timeframes and by contributing to the implementation of Councils strategic planning framework you will improve South Gippsland’s appeal as a desirable place to live, invest and do business.

Reporting to the Coordinator Statutory Planning, this role will see you responsible for, but not limited to:

• Assessing a range of complex planning applications;
• Providing professional advice to Council's ratepayers and developers; and
• Striving for innovation and continuous improvement in our workplace and excellence in customer service.

Council is willing to invest the time to empower and the right person to become a Planning Professional.  In return, the team is looking for someone with who is eager to learn, is positive and an exemplary team player. 

ABOUT YOU

To be successful, you will have:

• A Town planning degree or similar; or currently study
• Relevant experience in planning, assessing complex development applications and preparing and presenting professional reports;
• Knowledge of relevant planning Acts and statutory planning processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing;
• Well-developed computer skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• A strong customer service focus and commitment.

As Planning Officer you will be enthusiastic and passionate about rural, urban, environmental and tourism and economic development issues in South Gippsland and be will be willing to learn and expand your knowledge about all things planning.

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
• Diversity and inclusiveness, flexibility and a satisfying 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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For any further enquiries to Peter Bergman, Coordinator Statutory Planning on 03 5662 9200. 

For a detailed position description, please refer to Planning Officer PD.

Applications close Midnight Sunday 26 July 2020. 

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 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.