Banyule City Council is an award-winning organisation that prides itself on a customer-focused culture of innovation, best practice and continuous improvement. We uphold an enviable reputation for customer service and work diligently to maintain high quality services to provide the best possible opportunities and outcomes for the community we represent.
About the role:
Our Development Planning team has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and customer focused Statutory Planner on a temporary, full-time basis to cover a period of parental leave until 27 June 2025 as well as a permanent full-time opportunity. Applicants with 1-3 years' experience will be considered including graduates.
The role will involve assessing and managing land use and development applications, providing planning advice to the public, preparing and presenting submissions before VCAT, improving internal processes and assisting with planning projects across other Council teams. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of applications, including residential, commercial and industrial developments and to work alongside and learn from experienced planners and arboricultural and ESD professionals.
We are looking for a team player who wants to shape positive outcomes for the community. You will bring a tertiary qualification in urban planning (or similar) and be comfortable working under the requirements of Planning and Environment Act 1987. You will be proactive in negotiation and problem solving and display excellent time management and communication skills, including report writing.
Skills, experience and certificates:
Mandatory Pre-Employment screening:
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below to discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Hayley Plank - Team Leader Development Planningon (03) 9457 9817for a confidential conversation. To apply for this position, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close: Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 11.45PM Why Choose Banyule City Council Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded. Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or emailemployment@banyule.vic.gov.au. Our Values: Our employees align their career with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. We offer: · Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements · Monthly and fortnightly RDO options (depending on work area) · 18 weeks of paid parental leave · Study assistance · Award-winning learning and development opportunities · Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community. To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025. Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history. Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all. Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment:Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation and committed to the safety and well-being of children. Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives. |
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City of Banyule,Victoria,Australia
City of Banyule,Victoria,Australia
