Planning Officer

Planning Officer

2 Positions available

Escape to the Heart of the Murray

Position 1: Band 6 attracting $80,503 per annum

Position 2: Band 5, attracting $67,671 per annum

Both positions are Permanent Full Time roles, with 12% super

Is it about time for a change?

• Flexible/hybrid work arrangements available
• Magnificent lifestyle – river, sun, open spaces, thriving community
• Opportunity for professional and career development

About the municipality - the mini boom is on for the Swan Hill Rural City Council and we need enthusiastic planners to process a range of applications both in the towns and rural settlements.

Enjoy endless sunsets, weekend country and river getaways and live in a thriving community with a great range of entertainment, retail and dining options. You will be tempted by abundant fresh produce the Mallee is famous for, including award winning wineries, all offered farm gate direct or at regular farmers markets throughout the region.

To learn more about Swan Hill please visit https://dreamswanhill.com.au/ and https://www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/community/your-community/new-residents/

About the Opportunity - both positions report to the Planning Team Leader and will be sitting within the Development Department of Council.  The successful applicants will work closely with Building, Engineering and Public Health staff in a collaborative, supportive and happy work environment.   We are looking for passionate, customer focused and team oriented Planners with all levels of experience.

Both Positions are permanent full time, however, we are happy to negotiate part time if this is what the successful candidate would prefer.  All IT equipment comes with the position.  

Position 1 will encompass both Strategic and Statutory Planning, although past experience in only one of the disciplines is required.  You will be responsible for providing advice and assistance to Council and the public on planning matters, enquiries, and process development applications. In this position you will continue to develop your skills and planning knowledge and take the next step in your career.  You will be exposed to a variety of use and development applications, from large scale subdivisions and industrial development to agricultural and tourism proposals.

Position 2 is more suited to a first year out of university or graduate position where you will gain experience and build networks in a supporting team environment.  You will not be limited to processing applications for small scale proposals but get the opportunity to work as part of an assessment team on more complex approvals.

About You To be considered for one of these exciting opportunities, we are seeking individuals that are tertiary qualified with demonstrated experience in the planning field, either in state/local government or private practice.

You will have well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and clearly communicate with members of the public, applicants, colleagues and other Council departments and a strong knowledge of planning principles, policies, practices, and legislation.  Council have a focus on creating a great place where our communities and live, work or play. 

The key for us is that you strive to deliver great customer service, are hard working and solutions orientated.

Employee Benefits

• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Four weeks annual leave
• 12 days sick leave
• Annual leave loading paid at 17.5 per cent
• Long service leave pro-rata after seven years
• Flexible work arrangements like work from home, and flexibility in hours and days of work
• Additional compassionate and carer’s leave
• Purchased leave model of employment
• Salary packaging options including superannuation salary sacrifice

Council is also committed to career development and offers regular internal training programs, mentoring and leadership programs, and subsidised higher education and study leave.

Staff also enjoy an active social club, staff events, and corporate wellness programs like subsidised gym memberships, and free medical and skin cancer checks.

Important Information

A current Police Check, no longer than six months old is essential for this position prior to employment. In accordance with government requirements, the successful candidate must provide evidence they have received an approved COVID-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption.

Applications close

12noon on Thursday, 26 May 2022. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Friday, 4 June 2022.

How to apply

You are required to obtain an Application Pack prior to applying for this role. Copies can be downloaded from Council’s website at www.swanhill.vic.gov.au or by phoning (03) 5036 2333. Any further enquiries can be directed to Human Resources.

Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Swan Hill Rural City Council, PO Box 488, Swan Hill 3585 or emailed to jobs@swanhill.vic.gov.au

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.