Vacancy DetailsPosition:Organisation Unit:Location:Tenure:Closing:Synopsis:Great team!Contract until 02 January 2026$118,141 plus 11.5% SuperannuationSituated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world's most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity.Together we make a difference, together we are Team Melbourne.How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…All members of the Planning Team provide pro-active, cost effective and customer oriented planning services, in order to promote activity, growth and prosperity in the City of Melbourne. We work to ensure a balance between the need for regulation, and the need to facilitate land use and development and encourage residents, businesses and visitors to live, work in and enjoy the city.The Principal Urban Planner reports to the Manager Statutory Planning. The position processes and makes decisions / recommendations on planning applications and referrals, including complex land use and development proposals and major projects of local and state significance in line with the principles identified above. The position is also required to provide expert technical and general planning advice to both internal and external customers.The Manager Statutory Planning for the work area determines the short and long term priorities of the Planning Team and assigns work accordingly. The Principal Urban Planner provides assistance to the Manager Statutory Planning in the areas of team leadership, management, performance, monitoring and resource allocation / process improvement.You can bring… (Selection criteria)Qualification to degree level in urban planning or eligibility for affiliate membership of PIA and undertaking an approved tertiary course.Extensive experience in a planning office with expert knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act and planning processes.Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate, mediate, negotiate and resolve conflicts.High level organisational skills and the ability to work in a semi-autonomous environment.Ability to represent Council at public forums such as public consultation meetings and VCAT.By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.What we can offer you...Career / Self-Development & Leadership ProgramsPaid Volunteer LeaveOptional ADO availableUp to 20 Weeks Paid Parental LeaveWellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee BenefitsMYKI Commuter Club Pass and more...How to apply…As part of the online application form you are required to:attach your resumeattach your cover letter, addressing selection criteria (no more than one page)Please address your covering letter to Nick McLennan, Manager Statutory PlanningApplications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Sunday 22 December 2024For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact ****** of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy.City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age.ApplyShareLinkedInFacebookTwitterBack
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