Business Analyst

• Band 8: $114,823 to $128,678 plus 10% Super
• Permanent Full time Position
• St Kilda Town Hall or as directed with Government regulations

About the Organisation 

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 childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.  

About the Role

This position reports to the Manager Safety & Amenity. In this demanding 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 knowledge or a related regulatory field and working across the organisation, particularly Planning and Building.  You should be highly regarded for your “can do” attitude and will need high level judgement, 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 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Statutory Planning, Planning Law or equivalent (highly desirable) and/or significant experience leading a planning or regulatory team, preferably in a Government environment.
• Demonstrated excellent technical knowledge of planning legislation and planning law combined with strong experience in law enforcement actions and procedures in a government context.
• 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 experience in leading and motivating teams, fostering a positive workplace culture, and developing people.
• Demonstrated experience in investigations that have proceeded to the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and/or Magistrates Court  
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with conflict, complaints and enquiries from a range of stakeholders, ensuring Council is professionally represented at all times.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

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).

Security requirements and Professional Obligations     

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia                                         
• Sufficient proof of their identity
• a National Police Check Completed via City of Port Phillips provider.  
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation) 

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 Lisa Davis, Manager Safety and Amenity on email lisa.davis@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59pm 1 August 2021

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 David Crichton (HR Business Partner) on 0466 859 533 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au