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Principal Statutory Planner

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6749885

  • Permanent full time position
  • Competitive base salary of between $105,129.18 and $117,406.56 per annum plus 11.5% super and annual leave loading.
  • Access to monthly RDOs
  • Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
  • Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities
  • Generous personal and carers leave
  • Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do

Are you a skilled and motivated planning professional ready to make a difference? Join our team as Principal Statutory Planner, where you will play a key role in shaping our community by facilitating appropriate development and land use outcomes through the administration of the Nillumbik Planning Scheme and relevant legislation. Provide clear, consistent, and timely technical advice to a range of stakeholders, manage a diverse caseload of complex planning applications, and represent Council in key forums including VCAT and planning panels. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about statutory planning, we'd love to hear from you.

What a typical day will look like;

  • Facilitate appropriate development and land use outcomes for the Shire by administering the Nillumbik Planning Scheme and all relevant Acts
  • Provide consistent and timely technical advice to customers, staff and Councillors on matters relating to the interpretation of the planning scheme and relevant legislation.
  • Effectively and efficiently manage a caseload of complex planning applications and assessments in a timely and effective manner.
  • Prepare and present on behalf of Council, evidence and submissions to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Panels and other forums in support of Council's decision or position on planning proposals or issues.

What you will bring to the role;

  • A tertiary qualification in town planning or equivalent related discipline, and extensive experience in a planning office, preferably in local government.
  • Ability to interpret the planning scheme and relevant legislation accurately, and provide information and advice to customers accordingly.
  • Extensive experience interpreting and applying planning schemes, policies, legislation and regulations
  • Ability to work collaboratively, lead and assist in the analysis of processes and to contribute to the identification of improvements

Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!

We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

  • Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
  • Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
  • Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Want to know more?

Download the Position Description and contact Kamal Hansanoff, Statutory Planning Coordinator, during business hours on (03) 9433 3181 / 0428 563 533 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Monday, 28 April 2025

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Applications Close: 28 Apr 2025

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Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

Further information about pay rates are outlined in our Enterprise Agreement:

·         Nillumbik Shire Council Enterprise Agreement

For information regarding casual employment opportunities at Nillumbik, please see ‘Other Opportunities’ or to find out more about the services provided at Nillumbik Shire Council, click here

Please note: 

  • Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
  • Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via HRmail@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
  • Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.