Strategic Planning Officer

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Horsham, Victoria (VIC) Horsham Rural City Council

Job Ref:  5320769
Employer:  Horsham Rural City Council
Job Type:  Fixed Term Full Time
City:  Horsham
Salary and Benefits:  Band 6 (salary commencing at $82,639 pa, based on full-time employment)
23/12/2020 00:00



Strategic Planning Officer



  • Band 6 (salary commencing at $82,639 pa, based on full-time employment)
  • Fixed-term (0.8EFT to full-time) for 3 years
  • Flexible working arrangements available


About the role

This role offers an exciting opportunity for you to build on your strategic plsnning and project management experience in a regional context. Horsham Rural City Council has a broad range of strategic planning work on its current agenda from a planning scheme review to structure plans and sustainable community developmemt. We are looking for someone with experience and passion to play a pivotal role in establishing, updating and implementing strategic visions and plans for land use and development.


About you

Working with the Coordinator Strategic Planning, you will play a lead role in managing, preparing and processing planning scheme amendments, advocating for positive community outcomes and ensuring that all functions and procedures are effectively performed and executed. The successful applicant can make a difference by managing larger projects and offering creative and innovative solutions. Key attributes are collaboration, high level of technical planning and project management knowledge, clear communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a community focus.


About the region

Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.


The region is a significant producer of dryland, broad acre cereals and agriculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide-open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park.


For a confidential conversation, please contact Coordinator Strategic Planning, Stephanie Harder on 0447 129 279


Applications close Sunday 17th January, 2021

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