Salary: Starting at $93,941 to $104,566 negotiable upon successful appointment into the role, plus superannuation.
Hybrid and WFH arrangements: Available with this role.
Local government, serving community, breadth of services:
Join Wodonga Council, where you can serve your community while contributing to a wide range of services that leave a lasting impact.
Location, regional city, growth, lifestyle:
The organisation offers the perfect balance of career growth, a regional lifestyle, and access to a vibrant twin city.
Wodonga Council is a local government organisation servicing one of Victoria's fastest growing regional cities, located in North East Victoria.
Working with a growing and engaged community, Wodonga Council's programs and services are designed to deliver its vision for our city, our people, and our future.
We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, appreciated, and encouraged.
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.
What we will offer:
Career development: At Wodonga Council, we offer continuous learning, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.
Leave entitlements: Our organisation values work-life balance and offers generous and flexible leave entitlements.
Flexible work options: Enjoy generous and flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance.
EAP, fitness program, health and wellbeing initiatives: Join our team and take advantage of Fitness Passport, find support in the Employee Assistance Program and enjoy a range of health and well-being initiatives.
The role:
Provide project management and technical expertise to support the delivery of key planning projects.
You will also play a role in preparing and implementing strategic land use and development studies, strategies and policies, preparing and processing planning scheme amendments and will conduct a range of stakeholder engagement activities.
Key aspects of the role include:
Assist with the development and review of various policies, standards, and guidelines relating to Council's growth.
Maintain strong and effective working relationships with key stakeholders including land owners, key developer groups, internal Council units, and government agencies.
Maintain an active line of communication with all Council Units on strategic planning matters.
Provide assistance and advice on development plans, planning scheme amendments, growth area planning, and infrastructure coordination issues.
Key Selection Criteria:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in planning, environmental management, or related fields.
Proven experience in strategic and/or statutory planning or similar disciplines.
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Applied project management skills relevant to complex strategic planning projects.
Proficient written and verbal communication abilities.
Use the "apply" button to commence your application.
Applicants will be required to:
Complete an online form and address the key selection criteria as outlined above.
Upload a current resume.
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:
A copy of a recent National Police Check.
Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description.
The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment might also be required.
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