Statutory Planner

Reference number: 10166

Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 22 October 2023

• Temporary Full-time position available (until 30 June 2024)
• Salary commencing at $91,783.72 per annum plus 11% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
• Provide quality specialist services in a hybrid work environment.

The Opportunity

This role is critical to the provision of quality specialist services, guidance and advice in all facets of statutory planning, subdivision control and other services provided by the Planning and Building Department (including enforcement support) in order to assist Council in meeting its legislative obligations and the achievement of its planning objectives for the benefit of residents, ratepayers and business in the City of Moonee Valley.

You will assist in ensuring the Planning and Building Department meets the objectives and requirements of Council under the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Subdivision Act 1988, the Planning Scheme and other related legislation.

This role will continue to provide quality Customer service to all stakeholders within the development application process, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for the broader community.

Responsibilities of the Statutory Planner at Council include:

• Promptly consider, process and assess planning applications in accordance with the Planning Scheme, Planning and Environment Act 1987 and Subdivision Act 1988 and policy requirements, including the referral of applications, giving of notice, requesting further information and negotiating with applicants and other persons and/or authorities.
• Confer with applicants, objectors, government agencies, internal departments and other interested parties to resolve planning issues.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports on planning, subdivision and other matters concerning services provided by the department.
• Implement the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme and Council's planning policies and disseminate up to date information to the general public and other internal departments in a verbal and written form.
• Respond to enquiries and advise the public and Council officers of development requirements and legal status under Moonee Valley Planning Scheme, Planning and Environment Act 1987, and related government planning legislation.
• Confidently assess Sustainable Development Design reports and submissions, including Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD).

Skills & Experience required

• A tertiary qualification in Urban Planning or related discipline is essential.
• Some relevant experience in Statutory Planning desirable.
• Some knowledge of processes, planning schemes, planning legislation and other applicable legislation such as for Liquor Licences and Subdivisions
• Effective presentation skills
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills and understanding of meditation processes and techniques
• The ability to provide prompt, accurate, courteous and consistent customer services.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Vera Mitrovic-Misic, Senior Coordinator Statutory Planning on (03) 9243 9167.

In line with Council Policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email .au or call 9243 1122.