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You are applying for the position: Statutory Planning Coordinator | Greensborough



Application Form (All fields are required)

1. Applicant Tracking:
Where did you first see this vacancy advertised?

2. Current Employee:
Are you currently a Nillumbik Shire Council employee?

3. Residency:
Let us know your right to work in Australia

4. Registered service or goods supplier:
Are you currently a registered service or goods supplier for Nillumbik Shire Council?

5. Key Selection Criteria 1 - please answer by providing details of your education and experience:
Please advise if you have a tertiary qualification in Urban Planning or a related discipline with appropriate experience.

6. Key Selection Criteria 2 - please answer by providing details of your experience:
Please provide an example that demonstrates your experience working in a senior statutory planning role, with leadership experience and strong communication skills, including the ability to motivate and develop a group of professionals and other staff in the delivery of statutory planning service.

7. Key Selection Criteria 3 - please answer by providing details of your knowledge:
Please provide an example that demonstrates your detailed knowledge of statutory requirements and procedures for the assessment and determination of planning applications, enforcement of the Planning and Environment Act, Planning Schemes and planning permits, together with highly developed communication and negotiation skills.

8. Key Selection Criteria 4 - please answer by providing details of your experience:
Please provide an example that demonstrates your strong focus on customer service and the ability to foster an engaged team culture, continuous improvement and effective stakeholder relationships in a politically sensitive environment.

9. Key Selection Criteria 5 - please answer by providing details of your experience:
Please provide an example that demonstrates your experience and skills in developing and implementing continuous improvement systems and processes in the context of planning service delivery.

10. Key Selection Criteria 6 - please answer by providing details of your experience:
Please provide an example that demonstrates your proven ability to identify potentially complex problems and circumstances, determine key issues and possible solutions and make sound decisions based on a clear and logical analysis.

11. Key Selection Criteria 7 - please answer by providing details of your experience:
Please provide an example that demonstrates your excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with community members, Council officers, government departments and Councillors.

12. Key Selection Criteria 8 - please answer by providing details of your experience:
Please provide an example that demonstrates your highly developed written and verbal skills, including the ability to prepare Council reports, briefing papers, policy documents of, procedures and presentations.

13. Key Selection Criteria 9 - please answer by providing details of your experience:
Please provide an example that demonstrates your understanding of local government governance and decision-making processes, and the ability to operate effectively in a politically sensitive environment.


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