We are dedicated to supporting individuals to maintain their independence and live comfortably within their homes. As a Domestic Worker, you will play an essential role in providing care and support that meets the goals, needs and preferences of our clients.About Northern Grampians Shire CouncilNorthern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.Why join us?In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles.Access to Paid Leave: Including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters.Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna.Promote InclusionNorthern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations.cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.establishing a safe environment for children with a disability.Job DescriptionPosition objectivesThis position will make significant contribution to the delivery of statutory planning services that encourage the sustainable growth and vitality of the municipality. The position is designed for a new planning graduate or soon-to-graduate student to apply their knowledge and gain experience in a supportive and varied planning environment.Key responsibility areasWork closely with applicants, community, stakeholders and other departments of council to provide professional advice on planning and subdivision matters, including in pre-application meetings, mediation meetings and resolving issues with planning permit applications.Assess, process and report on planning and subdivision applications in accordance with the requirements of the Northern Grampians Planning Scheme, Planning and Environment Act, Subdivision Act, and other relevant policy and legislation.Assist in the identification and implementation of innovative and practical planning solutions to enhance future development within the Shire.Assist in preparation of documents for other processes including Council reports and briefings, and hearings of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.Contribute to Council's strategic planning functions including through advice on statutory application of strategic projects and improvement of the Northern Grampians Planning Scheme.Maintain records, documents, files and systems relevant to the planning function.Assist in investigating alleged breaches of the Northern Grampians Planning Scheme including discussions with the community, site inspections and preparation of correspondence.Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbent's skill, competence and training.Desired Skills and ExperienceQualifications and experienceTertiary qualifications in Urban Planning, Regional Planning or related discipline, or evidence of significant progress towards the completion of this qualification.Understanding and willingness to learn Local Government statutory and strategic planning administrative processes and responsibilities.Understanding of local government.Experience in a Victorian local government planning team is desirable.Selection criteriaRelevant tertiary qualifications and experience as specified above.Knowledge of Victoria's planning system, including the Victorian Planning Provisions, enforcement procedures, Planning and Environment Act 1987 and Subdivision Act 1988.Effective communication and problem-solving skills to produce cooperative outcomes in a team environment and the ability to develop and gain cooperation and assistance from others.Demonstrated computer literacy in the use of appropriate applications to support the delivery of planning services.Well-developed verbal and written communications skills and the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.Effective time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise competing tasks.Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.Submit your application by following the process on this page.If you'd like to know more contact Jade Erwin, Principal Statutory Planner at or call .Applications close 5.00pm Sunday 26th January 2025.Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.#J-18808-Ljbffr