Team Leader Development Permits

• Salary Range Band 7 $98,730 to $110,484 plus 10% Super
• Full time Role
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with Flexible Working Agreement 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, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

Play a central role in the delivery of Council’s construction permitting services.  Reporting to the Coordinator City Permits, you will be responsible for the delivery of our timely Local Law decisions and Working Within Road Reserve consents. As a confident communicator of a customer-focused service, they will develop and strengthen relationships with local developers and the community to achieve timely outcomes of a range of development projects.

Duties:

• Ensure timely determination of permits and consents in accordance with guidelines and polices.
• Prioritise and coordinate the return of Asset Protection permit bonds.
• Coordinate decisions that facilitates construction to occur on public land that is safe, accessible and recognises residential amenity.
• Lead and develop a highly motivated team.
• Develop and maintain policies and processes. 

Skills and Experience 

• Knowledge and experience of relevant legislation, guidelines and policies.
• Achieving outcomes that balance competing interests.
• Leading and motivating a team. 
• Tertiary qualification in a related field, or significant experience in a similar role.

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 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

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 Marc Jay, Coordinator City Permits - marc.jay@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 6th 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 David Crichton (HR Business Partner- Recruitment) on 0466 859 533 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au