• Band 6: $86,199 to $93,960 plus 9.5% Super
• Permanent, full time position
• St Kilda or work from home with Council/DHHS direction.

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 Coordinator of Planning Compliance. To be successful in this position you will demonstrate 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.

Duties

• Undertake investigations, prepare reports and make recommendations whilst utilising a proactive and seamless approach to problem resolution, including coordinating with other Council inspection services when applicable
• Some after-hours or weekend work may be required.

Skills and Experience

• Experience and broad understanding of Local Government procedures and State Legislation, its processes, requirements and procedures, and possess the ability to convey those requirements to internal and external clients
• Good knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act, Liquor Control Reform Act, Local Government Act and other relevant legislation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Pam Djurdjic on 0401 989 105.

Applications close midnight Sunday 13 December 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 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.