Location: Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home
Job Category: Strategic Planning
City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
As Principal Strategic Planner you will bring in-depth expertise and experience in evidence-based management of future urban growth and development within the municipality.
You will undertake projects that plan for future population increases while supporting context-responsive, sustainable and equitable outcomes that prioritise community benefit.
You will be responsible for leading projects and multidisciplinary project teams through the strategic lifecycle, with a focus on major strategies relating to activity centres, housing, open space and heritage, as well as responding to planning changes driven by the State government.
You will also support less experienced colleagues with a range of projects and planning scheme amendments and contribute to building a vibrant, nurturing and uplifting team environment.
Key responsibilities of this role include: Leading the development, review and implementation of a range of planning strategies, policies, design guidelines and other priority reports Leading multi-disciplinary project teams and gathering support internally and externally Supporting team culture and the development of our people and junior staff Driving efficient and effective processes and practices brought about through process improvements This is a permanent full-time position with an annual salary range of $105,785 - $117,494 per annum + 11.5% superannuation.
As a permanent employee, you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.
Desired Skills and Experience Extensive experience and knowledge in strategic planning, including working on large strategic planning projects Knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the local Planning Schemes Well-developed strategic thinking, analytical, procurement and engagement and communication skills Ability to facilitate problem resolution, enhance rigour and innovation in project delivery Proven project management capabilities, able to plan and prioritise work to meet competing deadlines Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member, leading a project team, and autonomously as required Excellent written skills including a range of reports to suit various audiences Proficiency with Adobe suite software, other graphics/design/modelling software, geographic information systems (GIS) and project management software is highly regarded. Excellent communication and people skills, with an ability to develop efficient lines of communication with stakeholders. Motivated to help build a workplace culture that values diversity principles and fair and inclusive practices. Tertiary qualifications in urban planning and experience in strategic planning. Experience in urban design, social planning, statutory planning or sustainability also highly regarded. Join Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
We acknowledge we are meeting on the Traditional Lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the East Kulin Nations and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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