Student Statutory Planner

Temporary Part Time

$68,302 – $70,213 pa/pro rata (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)

Flexible working arrangements available

Who we are

At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland, and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road, one of the tourists draw cards of Australia. The Surf Coast is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.

Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.

At Surf Coast, we work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career

This is an exciting opportunity for a student planner to gain experience in our Statutory Planning Team.

The Surf Coast Planning Scheme is diverse, and responsive to the variety of land uses that the Shire has to offer. Working in a flexible arrangement around your studies, you will gain experience in dealing with and assisting statutory planners with a range of planning applications and approvals. You will also have a customer focused approach to assist the community with general planning enquiries through front counter and telephone service.

What you will bring to the role

We are currently looking for a student planner with a drive to actively learn and participate in the statutory planning system at the Surf Coast Shire.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• a customer focused approach
• an enthusiastic attitude to learn
• an ability to work well within a team environment
• good communication skills.

Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Currently enrolled and studying a tertiary qualification in planning, or related discipline (Note – this is an undergraduate position for currently enrolled students
• Ability to learn new processes and procedures of a local government planning department
• Ability to work as an effective team member and contribute to a positive team culture
• Ability to provide a customer service focus to the work.
• A current Victorian drivers licence
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

What you’ll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options,
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Option for a council vehicle
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking

For More Information

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Ben Hynes, Coordinator Statutory Planner on 5261 0600.

How to apply

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter
• statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 24 November 2024.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.