Planning Compliance Officer Environmentally Sustainable Design

• Salary Range Band 6 $95,799 - $104,420 plus 11.5% Super
• Full time, 2-year temporary position 
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

Enhance the environmental sustainability of private development across the City of Port Phillip by applying your sound planning compliance experience to focus on environmentally sustainable design (ESD). Reporting to the Coordinator of Planning Compliance, you will investigate whether developments are implementing the ESD commitments that form part of the planning permit approval.  

This fixed-term two-year trial position sits within the Planning Compliance team with a specific focus on all ESD aspects of planning approvals, investigating on-site implementation in new developments and working closely with the ESD team.  Your understanding of how good ESD outcomes are secured through the statutory planning process will be supported by the in-depth technical expertise of the ESD team.   

Duties:

• Monitor and track development activity for planning approvals with ESD commitments
• Monitor applicant response to ESD conditions on permits
• Liaise directly with applicants to require ESD implementation evidence
• Investigate non-compliances for ESD commitments
• Undertake appropriate compliance action

Skills and Experience 

• Academic: A tertiary qualification in Planning, Planning Law or equivalent (highly desirable) or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience
• Experience: Experience in investigation and enforcement, including giving evidence at various courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of enforcement procedures under the Planning and Environment Act, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act and other relevant legislation

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

• We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Randall Carter, Coordinator Planning Compliance via phone 03 8563 7976 or via email Randall.Carter@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 13 October 2024.  

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au