Permanent - Full TimeSalary Range: $78,456.56 - $90,192.96 per annum plus 11.5% SuperannuationLocation: MorwellDepartment: Regional City PlanningDo you want to make an IMPACT?The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity to join our Regional City Planning team as a Strategic Planner.The Strategic Planner supports the strategic planning team to ensure the Latrobe City community is informed, consulted, and supportive of the strategic planning policy framework through effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders.Other duties will include:Providing research assistance to the team to support the development of key strategic policies and procedures.Assisting in the development of planning policies, dissemination of information, and evaluation of land use issues within Latrobe.Assisting in the development and management of specific Land Use Strategies.Opportunity to lead small scale Planning Scheme Amendments and Projects.About YouFor this position, we are seeking a highly skilled individual with the ability to provide research assistance to the strategic planning team to support the development of key strategic planning policies and procedures to meet Council objectives.
You will also assist in the development of planning policies, dissemination of information, and evaluation of land use issues within Latrobe.You will have:A relevant tertiary degree would be highly regarded but is not required for this position.Experience in research, data collection, and analysis.Excellent interpersonal skills.Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.Why work for us?At Latrobe City Council, we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.We offer a range of training and personal development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.At LCC, you will enjoy flexible working options including working from home, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.About Latrobe CitySituated 150kms east of Melbourne in the centre of Gippsland, Latrobe City is one of the four Victorian regional cities with a population of approximately 77,000.
Latrobe City encompasses the four major towns of Moe, Morwell, Traralgon, and Churchill as well as other small rural townships.
Latrobe City is one of the most liveable regions in Victoria with unbeatable lifestyle options, urban living, rural townships, farming, and bush settings.
The region offers well-supported commercial and business communities, education and health options, leisure and recreational choices, and the chance to live in a connected, diverse community.To apply:Please apply via the Latrobe City Council website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careersApplications are open until Monday 27th January 2025Contact Lorrae Dukes, Coordinator Strategic Planning on for a confidential discussion.Child Safe OrganisationLatrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children.
We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers, and contractors.
Our recruitment practices reflect this.Diversity and InclusionAt Latrobe City Council, we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced.
We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at or by calling .We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.#J-18808-Ljbffr