Statutory Planner

Statutory Planner

Reference number: 13790

Closing date: 11:45 pm, Wednesday 3 november 2021

• Permanent full-time position
• Classified as a Band 6
• Salary commencing at $88,928 per annum plus 10% superannuation, remuneration commensurate with experience.
• Regular RDO available
• Supportive team environment

About Moonee Valley City Council

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 128,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

The opportunity

If you are seeking to create a collaborative and innovative environment which encourages community and employee engagement, strives to be the best in its field, is passionate about its services, values and future, then you are looking in the right place!

Council is seeking a Statutory Planner to provide quality specialist services, guidance and advice in all facets of statutory planning, subdivision control and other services provided by the Statutory Planning Department.

Key Responsibilities

Consider and process minor to mid-range complexity development and use, signage, variation / removal of restrictive covenant and easement planning applications in accordance with relevant legislative planning scheme and policy requirements.

• Assist in the preparation of submissions by Council in defending its decisions before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
• Respond in a courteous and professional manner to public counter, written and telephone enquirers by providing accurate planning advice regarding Council’s planning responsibilities and policies.
• Apply town planning knowledge and identify appropriate methods and techniques to solve problems and satisfactorily complete tasks in conjunction with the Manager Planning and Building, Senior Coordinator Statutory Planning or Coordinator Statutory Planning.

About you

To succeed in this position, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Urban Planning or related discipline is essential;
• Some relevant experience in Statutory Planning desirable;
• Some knowledge of processes, planning schemes, planning legislation and other applicable legislation such as for Liquor Licenses and Subdivisions;
• Effective presentation skills and;
• The ability to provide prompt, accurate, courteous and consistent customer services.

Next steps If this sounds like an exciting career challenge that aligns with your personal goals and expertise, we want to hear from you!

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact Terry Taleb on (03) 9243 1029.

Our culture of inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email hradmin@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Contact Person: Terry Taleb

Contact Number: (03) 9243 1029

Contact Email: ttaleb@mvcc.vic.gov.au

Closing Date: 03/11/2021