Temporary (fixed term) Part time, (0.8 FTE) until 3 October 2025 $104,697 + 11.5% Superannuation (pro rata) Based at Civic Centre, Doncaster Hybrid working model Use your skills to facilitate high quality strategic planning projects that will prepare Manningham for the future.
Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community.
From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
Planning for the future is a key focus of our work.
We ensure that Manningham maintains a high level of liveability through maintaining and developing community infrastructure and managing the strategic direction of planning policies that affect properties in our region.
We're constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community.
And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team.
A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community.
You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
About the Role An exciting opportunity exists within the Integrated Planning Unit for an experienced Strategic Planner.
The successful candidate will contribute to strategic projects that will inform future changes to the Manningham Planning Scheme, including responding to a range of state government planning initiatives.
The role is situated in the City Planning Team and will have involvement in the preparation of Manningham's Residential Strategy, including the Residential Growth Framework Plan, which will require community engagement in 2025.
Skills and Experience Demonstrated understanding of land use planning practices, principles, and emerging trends.
Demonstrated ability to undertake demographic research and policy development.
Well-developed project management and communication skills.
Ability to identify and analyse key issues and emerging trends relevant to land use planning.
Knowledge of State and Federal Government housing policies and current issues related to local government.
Ability to develop and monitor project budgets.
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For a confidential discussion please contact Lydia Winstanley, Coordinator City Planning on (03) 9840 9133.
For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email ****** or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us Applications close on Sunday 1 December 2024 at 11:00pm Don't meet every requirement for this role?
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