• Band 8: $110,365 to $114,546 plus 9.5% Super

• Permanent Full time

• St Kilda or during COVID-19 Pandemic, with ELT/DHHS direction, this role is able to work from home and is predominantly based online.

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from planning, childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.  

About the Role

This position reports to the Manager Safety & Amenity. In this important leadership role, you will be responsible for the management of our busy Planning Compliance unit.  To be successful in this position you will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, extensive planning compliance knowledge or in a related regulatory field, and working effectively across the organisation, particularly Planning and Building services.  You should be highly regarded for your “can do” attitude and will need high level decision making and communication skills.

This role also requires continued leadership and support several ongoing initiatives including the Customer Transformation program, OH&S, team culture and performance.

Skills and Experience 

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or at least five years’ experience leading a planning or regulatory team, preferably in a Local Government environment

• An advanced understanding and working knowledge of Town Planning and related legislation, the planning framework and planning principles.

• High level problem solving, investigative and analytical skills, and a track record in developing solutions to planning enforcement issues in a complex operating                           environment.  

• Demonstrated excellent technical knowledge of planning legislation and law combined with strong experience in law enforcement actions and procedures in a local                     government context.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating teams, fostering a positive workplace culture, and developing people. 

• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with conflict, complaints and enquiries from a range of stakeholders, ensuring Council is represented professionally at all times.

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 

• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.

• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Donna D’Alessandro -  03 9209 6264 or 0400 578 586 

Applications close midnight Friday 25 September 2020

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Gia Tran (HR Business Partner) on 03 8563 7657 or email: helppc@portphillip.vic.gov.au

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.