EOI - Coordinator Major Developments

Job No: MEL1280
Location: Melton

Full Time Fixed Term Position - Until March 2025

Band 8

 

 

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is on offer to lead a Major Developments team within the City Growth & Development department on an interim basis until March 2025, reporting directly to the Manager City Growth & Development. 

  • Shape the future development of the greenfield areas within Melton
  • Lead a team responsible for the assessment of a wide range of planning proposals
  • Support, mentor and empower your team of Planners and others in the department
  • Guide the implementation of process improvements

The role has the responsibility for providing leadership and support to Council’s Statutory Planning functions in overseeing a wide range of development proposals within Melton.

This position would suit experienced Planners who are seeking a leadership opportunity within the organisation.  The position will require candidates to lead, mentor and empower a Planning team, working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  

We are seeking candidates who are customer focussed, interested in process improvement and have the energy and passion to deliver quality outcomes for Council and our community. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the assessment of major planning applications particularly in the growth areas, using a facilitative project management approach.
  • Provide guidance and supervision to other members of the Major Developments Team.
  • Build strong and co-operative relationships to enable facilitation of appropriate major developments.
  • Develop and manage provision of innovative assessment processes for major development applications.
  • Supervise the preparation of reports and documentation in relation to planning permit applications.
  • Provide advice to the public, developers and clients of Council in relation to the provisions of the Melton Planning Scheme, Council's policies and strategies and planning procedures.
  • Undertake negotiations and consultation with developers and their various consultants and advisers to satisfactorily resolve development issues.

To view the Position Description, click here.

How To Apply

This role reports directly to the Manager City Growth & Development and interested staff are encouraged to contact Blake de Alencar Angus Manager City Growth & Development on 0484 067 614 to discuss the position and the range of work which the team are responsible for.

Prior to expressing interest, please ensure that you have a conversation with your supervisor/Manager.

To complete your application, please enter your details below, upload your CV and answer the question regarding a candidate statement detailing your motivation for seeking this role, what you will bring to the role, and the anticipated career development outcomes to be derived. Please note, answering the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description is not required. 

Applications close 5:00pm Wednesday 6 November 2024

Please note that only employees with 6 months service and who are employed directly with Melton City Council are eligible to apply for internally advertised roles.

At Melton City Council we care for our people, we’re committed to the professional growth of our employees and support balance and flexibility. If you want to work with talented, passionate people and build a thriving and vibrant community, we encourage you to apply. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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You must address each of the Key Selection Criteria. You will need to write short statements that clearly show how your personal values, knowledge, skills and experience meet each of the criteria.