Coordinator Statutory Planning

• Salary Range SEO circa $140,000 TRP
• Permanent Full-time position
• Based at St Kilda Town Hall with Flexible Working Agreements available.

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

About the Role

The Coordinator Statutory Planning is responsible for coordinating a team of Planners to manage assessment of Council’s diverse development applications.  The key objective of this high-profile position is to strengthen Council's capacity for pro-active, integrated, timely and responsive management of planning permit applications for the designated precinct. You will also play a lead role in educating all users of the planning system and stakeholders about the importance of the planning, including heritage conservation, urban design and sustainability, while elevating the profile of the City's Statutory Planning Service.

Duties:

• Strengthen Council's capacity for pro-active, integrated, timely and responsive management of planning permit applications.
• Play a lead role in the education of all users of the planning system and stakeholders about the importance of planning, including heritage conservation, urban design and sustainability.
• Ability to drive and support continuous service improvement with a focus on customer experience, systems and processes.
• Ensure a high standard of decision-making under delegation, via Council and representation at VCAT. 
• Be a key point of contact for Councillors regarding planning issues and assist in the discussions and resolutions of such issues.
• Assist in the coordination of the development approvals process functions for the whole of the Statutory Planning Unit.
• Assist the Manager, City Development in staff, budget and organisational matters
• Respond sensitively and promptly to community requests and complaints by providing expert information.
• Establish and foster strong relationships with internal and external client groups.
• Provide effective and analytical representation at public forums, including VCAT hearings, Planning Consultation meetings and Statutory Planning Committee meetings.

Skills and Experience 

• Extensive experience in Statutory Planning is essential 
• Tertiary qualifications in urban planning or other relevant field combined with extensive and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering effective results with significant applications. 
• Excellent analytical research and investigative skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proven understanding of service delivery principles and effective means of delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the office at a senior level 

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.

Mandatory requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in urban planning or other relevant field
• Victorian Driver Licence and VicRoads licence verification

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 qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination in line with CHO Directions
• Employee type Working with Children Check

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).

How to Apply

Please visit https://recruitment.portphillip.vic.gov.au to obtain a copy of the position description and to apply. 

Only applications submitted online via Job Vacancies at City of Port Phillip website will be considered for external applicants.

Please Note:

• All applicants must provide a cover letter (maximum two pages) in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description.  
• Due to the extensive number of applications received by Council, only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback. 
• Acceptance of late applications is at the discretion of the hiring manager. 

For further information not found in the position description can be obtained by contacting Donna D’Alessandro, Manager City Development, via email at donna.dalessandro@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 13th of February 2022

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 contact Dave Crichton (Recruitment Business Partner) on phone: 0466 859 533 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au