Urban Planner (Fast Track)

• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 5A ($73,939 plus 9.5% Super) plus monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change in population growth, redevelopment, and a transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses and opportunities. Maribyrnong is becoming a sought after residential area and a destination for foodies.

The Opportunity

The City Places Department has an exciting vacancy for an appropriately qualified and suitably experienced Urban Planner (Fast Track) to join the team. Reporting to the Coordinator City Planning, this position will manage a range of administrative and statutory planning work, in accordance with the Department's Business Plan, annual work plans, statutory and Council requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, accurate, technical and general urban planning advice;
• Provide prompt and efficient administrative support to the City Planning section;
• Professionally respond to City Planning customer service inquiries;
• Assess and process planning applications, including VicSmart and minor Subdivision;
• Facilitate quality developments that meet Council's outcome driven policy objectives; and
• Prepare reports and recommendations on applications and when required prepare submissions and present at the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal.

About You

To be considered for this role you will have the following:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in town planning and knowledge of Victorian Planning legislation;
• Some experience in a planning role, with local government, private sector or other relevant industry experience (highly desirable);
• Proficient administrative capability;
• Highly developed written and verbal skills with the ability to write concise reports; and
• Well developed customer service ethic and strong commitment to improving service delivery.

We are looking for a collaborative, energetic and solutions focussed professional to join our team. Your ability to build strong relationships and drive continuous improvement in the workplace will be key to your success in this role. If this sounds like you, Apply Now!

To express your interest in this position, please forward your Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability in support of your application by the close date.

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Enquiries: Ashley Minniti - Coordinator City Planning on (03) 9688 0347.