Senior Statutory Planner (Band 7)

Job No: 10821024
Location: Bendigo

  • Full time, Ongoing
  • Band 7, Starting salary $99,276 plus superannuation
  • Two vacant positions available 

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

We are seeking two experienced Senior Statutory Planners (Band 7) to fill critical support roles in the Statutory Planning unit. You will have a strong customer focus, provide accurate and consistent advice and support to residents, developers and consultants and manage a caseload of planning applications, including major developments and complex planning issues.

Supporting the Coordinator Planning, the role will additionally provide accurate advice and guidance to planners and be responsible for review and decision-making for planning proposals where delegated.

You will oversee the passage of more complex planning applications through the legislated planning process from lodgment to decision, making recommendations in accordance with the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. You will engage with stakeholders in the planning process, including applicants, other agencies, internal subject matter experts, and other affected parties.

About You

As part of a multi-disciplinary Directorate, you will additionally contribute knowledge to strategic planning projects, planning compliance matters, and process improvements.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clear and precise reports, permits and correspondence are essential for this position.

A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.

You will hold a Degree or Diploma qualification with relevant experience in Statutory Planning or similar discipline.

Benefits

  • Work on a range of valued and interesting projects | Support our community
  • Annual salary increases | Learning and development opportunities
  • Stable and secure employment | Achieve work/life balance 

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Peter O'Brien, Coordinator Planning on (03) 5434 6351.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Monday 21 October 2024.

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