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Senior Statutory Planning Officer

Apply your technical knowledge to provide outstanding outcomes for the community. 

We are looking for a Senior Statutory Planner to join our dynamic Statutory Planning team to provide a customer focused and efficient planning service to our community. You will have responsibility for a diverse range of statutory planning matters and Councils road discontinuance and deviation program as well as preparing submissions and representing Council at VCAT and contributing to the continuous improvement of statutory planning processes and procedures. 

About us

Alpine Shire Council, Victoria, Australia is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community.  Our Councillors and leadership team genuinely cares, and at our core, we are passionate about and enjoy what we do.  We offer flexibility and invest in developing our people. 

Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise, just a stone’s throw from the Victorian ski fields and surrounded by National Parks. It is a lifestyle like no other.

Appreciate a flexible work life balance with an adventure, nature and foodie lover’s paradise on your doorstep. Forget about long commutes and paid parking, enjoy the regional lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live. Apply today, to join us in delivering meaningful work with dedicated people. 

How you’ll make a difference

As an industry professional, you will have a good working knowledge of the applicable legislation and planning framework You will be well organised and value attention to detail. With your excellent communication skills, you will be able to develop positive relationships that result in better outcomes.  You will be an enthusiastic team player with a focus on delivering quality customer service and processing planning applications efficiently.

Your enthusiasm and confidence will have a positive influence on those around you, and your professionalism will enhance Council’s reputation as a responsive and efficient organisation.

At Alpine Shire Council we offer our employees

  • A collaborative work environment, with a supportive leadership team
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Genuine work-life balance with a range of flexible work options
  • The stunning natural scenery, extensive recreation opportunities and excellent local food of North East Victoria’s alpine region.
  • A chance to make a positive difference to our community in a values-based organisation.

Our ideal candidate

You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and within a team. You will be organised, able to manage competing demands and value attention to detail. With your excellent communication skills, you will be able to develop positive relationships that result in better planning outcomes. You will be responsible for: 

  • Providing quality and professional planning advice and communications to customers in a timely manner to engender public confidence in the statutory planning process
  • Assessing, preparing and making recommendations on planning applications
  • Preparing submissions and representing Council at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
  • Managing Council’s road discontinuance and deviation process
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of statutory planning processes and procedures

You will have:

  • A Tertiary qualification in town planning (degree or diploma) or significant demonstrated experience in the discipline or related discipline
  • Extensive experience in statutory planning roles
  • Knowledge and ability to interpret planning schemes, planning and related legislation, regulation, and policies
  • Ability to research, analyse, assess and determine planning permit and related applications and issues
  • Sound analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional communication skills, including stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to manage time, set priorities and contribute to and implement your workplan.

Apply now

  • Permanent full-time position, based in Bright is preferred but for the right candidate hybrid work arrangements may be negotiated
  • Salary Band 7 classification from $97,430 - $109,276 + superannuation 
  • Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023
  • Monthly Rostered Day Off
  • People of all genders, abilities, ages, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply
  • Contact Rebecca Mouy, Manager Regulatory Services on (03)57 550 555.

Please Note: Recruitment activities, including interviews and application assessments, will be paused from 20 December 2024 to 5 January 2025 due to office closure. We encourage you to submit your application early, as recruitment activity will commence prior to these dates. Council reserves the right to appoint a candidate into the role prior to the closing date. Applicants will be kept updated on the status of their application.