Senior Strategic Planner
Job No:
BAW437
Location:
Drouin
- Band 6: Range $91,912 to $100,184 plus superannuation
- Permanent, part-time role (0.6 FTE)
- True flexibility and hybrid working, with opportunities to continually develop new skills
We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Strategic Planner who may be looking for their ideal work life balance, to join our friendly and collaborative Strategic Planning team. Reporting to the Coordinator Strategic Planning, you will be responsible for providing specialist advice to the community and key stakeholders regarding urban and rural land use, development and strategies for Baw Baw that support the planning of new and existing communities.
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
We are seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Planner to join our thriving team. You will be working in a positive, supportive and flexible environment, with opportunities to continually develop new skills.
Joining the Planning and Development team, you will be responsible for providing your expert advice to the community and key stakeholders regarding urban and rural land use, development and strategies for Baw Baw that support the planning of new and existing communities.
This role will see you build strong relationships with key stakeholders, project manage, lead planning scheme amendments and deliver cross organisational planning solutions to ensure strategic and integrated outcomes for Baw Baw Shire relating to the urban environment.
A key element of the role will be to develop and implement policies, strategies, plans and procedures to ensure the future sustainable growth and development of the Baw Baw Shire Council, in line with State Government and Council objectives.
About the Successful Candidate
The successful applicant will hold relevant qualifications in urban planning or a similar field and have demonstrated experience working on policy development, strategy implementation and project management.
You will have knowledge and an understanding of the planning scheme amendment process and other relevant legislation.
Excellent communication skills will see you provide high-level professional planning advice to the Strategic Planning team, Statutory Planning team, Priority Development team, other internal departments, Council and the community.
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.
Applications close 5:00pm Sunday 15 September 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.