• Permanent full-time position
  • Friendly, supportive team and leadership
  • Learning and individual development opportunities, including career progression pathways.

Planning & Building department is seeking Planning Investigations Officer to join their team in a permanent full-time capacity.

Planning, Building and Laws portfolio aligns urban planning policy with urban planning delivery and incorporates Banyule’s Statutory Planning Team including subdivision and planning enforcement. Council’s Municipal Building Surveyor and enforcement functions as well a commercial Building Permit Service (Banyule BPi) and Laws which oversees implementation of Council’s Local Law No.1, Domestic Animals legislation, Road Safety legislation and Fire Prevention program across the municipality.

About the Role:

In this role, you will be responsible to:

  • Investigate complaints relating to non-compliance of Planning Permits or the Banyule Planning Scheme.
  • Undertake appropriate actions where breaches are identified.
  • Coordinate proactive enforcement of the Banyule Planning Scheme.

Skills, experience and certificates:

  • Degree or Diploma in planning enforcement, or lesser qualifications with substantial experience in statutory planning or planning enforcement.
  • A sound understanding of the Planning Scheme and the Planning and Environment Act 1987, including provisions in relation to enforcement of the Scheme and the Act.
  • An ability to display empathy and self-awareness and work with others to achieve a mutually agreeable outcome.
  • Previous experience in delivering high-quality fast paced service to diverse customers.
  • A high level of professional and personal integrity.
  • A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and industry-related software.
  • Proven experience working accurately and efficiently in the maintenance of records.

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

  • Driver's Licence

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Janet Redgrave or David Moon Tel: (03) 9457 9871 for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: Friday, 22 November 2024 at 11:45 PM

Why choose Banyule?

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 email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers 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 (depending on work area and full-time employment)
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
  • Study assistance (permanent employees)
  • 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 well-being 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 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 .

Salary

$94,475.00 - $102,712.00

Yearly based

Location

City of Banyule,Victoria,Australia

Job Overview
Job Posted:
11 hours ago
Job Expire:
1w 6d
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
1

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