Principal Planner
Job no: 495425
Work type: Full Time
Location: Various Locations
Categories: Various categories
- Full time role in a busy and engaged Statutory Planning Team
- Salary from $108,024 + Superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements available
- Applications close Sunday 6th April
The City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
Located in the eastern region, the City of Monash boasts the Glen Waverley and Oakleigh Major Activity Centres, the Monash National Employment and Innovation Cluster and residential areas, with a strong garden character. A truly diverse and exciting place to work as a statutory planner.
About the position
As an experienced and senior team player you will contribute to the development and achievement of the Planning Department’s goals through the provision of leadership, planning experience and the efficient delivery of statutory planning services. This position will manage complex statutory planning applications with a focus on effective service delivery and commitment to quality. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of applications including residential, subdivision, commercial and industrial developments. There is also the opportunity to contribute to process improvements.
Skills and Experience
- The assessment and processing of town planning applications
- Providing expert advice and guidance to junior planners, applicants and the community
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders with an interest in the planning process
- Exercise delegated authority provided by Council
- Preparing and presenting submissions to VCAT and concise reports to Council
Requirements
- Satisfactory National Police Check
- Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements
Benefits
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:
- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Supportive and accessible management
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships at our Monash Recreation Centres
Apply for this amazing opportunity
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Applications close at 11:55pm Sunday 6th April 2025.
For further information please contact Mariela Llopart at Mariela.Llopart@monash.vic.gov.au
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email recruitment@monash.vic.gov.au
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.
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