Statutory Planning Officer
Job No:
BAW41
Location:
Drouin
- Permanent, full-time role with monthly RDO
- Flexible working arrangements available
- $69,364 to $80,363 per annum plus super
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
Our fast paced peri-urban council is continuing to grow and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Statutory Planning Officer to join our Planning and Development team who are moving in a dynamic direction.
You will be required to provide advice, project manage and process planning permit applications.
We are seeking an enthusiastic planner who is eager to learn and develop their planning knowledge in our Statutory Planning team, someone who will provide good customer service with the ability to negotiate quality planning outcomes for our Shire.
About the Successful Candidate
The successful applicant will hold relevant qualifications and is motivated to join our team to support the delivery of Council’s town planning function.
The applicant will be expected to process a diverse range of planning applications ranging from commercial, industrial, heritage, residential (including unit developments) and rural. This diverse range of applications will enhance your future career opportunities by providing well-rounded experience to planning matters.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we want to hear from you!
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter which addresses the Key Selection Criteria.
Applications close Sunday 2 May 2021 at 5pm, and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.