Coordinator Statutory Planning

Coordinator Statutory Planning

• Balance your lifestyle and career in beautiful Ballarat 
• Strategic leadership opportunity 
• Exciting time to join the City of Ballarat as we embark on a period of change 
• Annualised Salary Band 8 $119,235 to $132,386 per annum plus 9.5% superannuation 

Have you ever thought about working in a picturesque and dynamic regional historical Victorian city? Are you an experienced town planning professional and natural leader? 

About the City of Ballarat 

The City of Ballarat, 100km west of Melbourne’s CBD is one of the largest inland regional cities in the country. Ballarat is uniquely located with easy access to Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo and is the Western Victorian capital for a region of 250,000 people. 

The City of Ballarat has a growing economy that attracts and retains innovative businesses, employs a highly skilled workforce and attracts new residents whilst promoting the city’s unique heritage and vibrant cultural life. It has all the services, retail and entertainment opportunities you'd find in a capital city but with a relaxed country attitude. With affordable housing at a fraction of Melbourne prices and a progressive leadership team, now is a great time to join the City of Ballarat in this exciting Executive Manager role. 

The role 

Reporting to the Manager Statutory Planning, the Coordinator will form a key leadership member of the Statutory Planning Team.  The Coordinator Statutory Planning will assist in the development and delivery of the strategic direction of the Statutory Planning Unit, including addressing the current and future needs of both the organisation and the community. 

About you 

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, the City of Ballarat is seeking a town planning professional with broad ranging technical skills and demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide advice, guidance and direction to staff.  

Key Selection Criteria 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in town planning or a related discipline and relevant professional experience. 
• Extensive knowledge and experience in a supervisory or leadership role with the capacity to engage, coach, mentor and gain the co-operation of others. 
• Commitment to excellence in customer service and to managing stakeholder relations. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare clear, concise reports and recommendations. Accomplished presentation skills with the capacity to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 
• An advanced understanding of the legal and practical planning processes that operate in Victoria including the wider legal, socio-economic, environmental and political context is desirable. 
• Sound understanding of the principles around Continuous Improvement. 
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and mediate acceptable solutions to complex planning- related problems in the face of broad opposition. 
• Relevant experience in preparing and reviewing submissions and successfully advocating on behalf of Council at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. 

The position closes 11.59pm Sunday 25 April 2021. 

Contact 

For any additional questions, please contact Joanna Cuscaden, Executive Manager Development Facilitation on 0409 135 038. 

The City of Ballarat is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and flexibility. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.  We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all and are committed to ensuring that all jobs in our workforce can be performed flexibly. If you're short listed for a role and are looking for flexibility, we encourage you to start the flexible working conversation with the hiring manager to find out what options may be possible for the role you're applying for.