Senior Town Planner
Senior Town Planner
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Job Description
Employment type:Permanent
Remuneration:Band 6 salary of $101297 plus super and a fortnightly RDO
You will be involved with applicants from preapplication right through to issuing planning permits. Some daytoday responsibilities will include approving or refusing planning applications answering inbound calls into the department assisting with general inquiries and facilitating face to face meetings with customers whilst adhering to the specified standards to meet the agreed productivity and quality of service.
What your day will look like
- Efficiently processing planning applications
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Preparing highquality written reports including those for Council meetings
- Conducting thorough and effective research to support planning decisions
- Delivering exceptional customer service with a solutionsfocused approach
- Demonstrating excellent communication and presentation skills including representing Council at VCAT when required
- Implementing and administering statutory planning responsibilities in accordance with the Wyndham Planning Scheme (and any successors) the Planning and Environment Act Subdivision Act and other relevant legislation
- Contributing to the review and improvement of statutory planning procedures to enhance the overall efficiency of the Unit
What you will bring
- A tertiary qualification in Town Planning or other related discipline
- Experience in local government (statutory planning) or other political environments will be highly regarded
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation including the Planning and Environment Act Subdivision Act and other applicable legislation
- Flexibility in permit application processing this is not a one size fits all process
- A strong desire to be involved in working in a customer focused environment with a high level of service provision
- Current Victorian drivers licence
- A continuous improvement mindset with a positive proactive and flexible attitude
If you progress past the interview stage you may be required to complete preemployment screening which may include police checks a medical qualification verification and an Australian work rights check.
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people while providing highquality services to all members of our community regardless of age gender ethnicity religion cultural background disability or sexuality.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
