Description Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours. Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs. AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility. DIRECTORATE: Infrastructure Planning & Environment CLASSIFICATION: Grade G SALARY: $87,121 to $101,060 pa 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation REPORTING TO: Planning Coordinator EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent Full Time THE POSITION: To provide a regulatory assessment and approval service to the community that reflects both the community's opinions and needs balanced with natural and built environments. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To assess and determine Development Applications under various statutory legislation applicable to planning purposes including consultation, inspection, reporting, recommendations, production of documents and on-going monitoring and follow up of development. To provide an inspectorial service to new and existing developments ensuring compliance with conditions of approval and all relevant legislation. Develop and implement workplace improvement procedures to create consistent and better quality systems. To provide an assessment and approval service for all forms of subdivision - including Torrens Title, Community Title and Strata Title. To provide planning advice and information to external and internal clients incorporating various modes of communication. To provide training and procedural advice to other staff. To provide a mentoring and training role to other planning staff, especially trainee town planner(s). To provide an assessment service and advice in relation to environmental impact studies. To provide an advisory service to all clientele in relation to LEPs, DCPs and Council policies. To liaise and assist where required Council's Strategic Planning Team in the preparation of LEPs, DCPs and the like. To assist other Planning Officers in the preparation of codes and policies in relation to development control. To prepare reports on specific planning matters as and when required. To participate on project working groups on various Council projects. Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training. Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS. Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct. Qualifications KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal Our People External Our Community Developers State Government Departments Community Organisations Industry Professionals EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Based on a 35 hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 08:30 am to 5:00pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines This position does not require you to wear a compulsory uniform, however you must follow the dress code requirements within the AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely. This position involves working in a predominantly indoor environment and using a computer is considered a core component of the role. There may be occasional visits to other work locations. The position requires an average level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake occasional physical activities, such as walking and lifting, along with general manual handling tasks as part of a normal working environment. A medical declaration is required for this position. This position requires evidence of a current Australian National Police Check. This position requires the employee to lodge an annual Pecuniary Interest Return. This position is delegated with certain powers, authorities, duties and functions of Council under the AlburyCity Delegations of Authority in accordance with section 378 of the Local Government Act. This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing This position is located at the AlburyCity Administration Building, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury with occasional visits to external sites/depots as required. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Degree/Diploma in Town Planning, or a related discipline and/or extensive demonstrated Local Government experience Class C (standard) Driver's Licence (compulsory to have and maintain) Construction Induction Card DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Eligible for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia EXPERIENCE Relevant experience within Local Government and/or related planning authority SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: A high level of demonstrated competency and specialist knowledge is required in the following areas: Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and its operation in relation to regulatory planning Local Government Act 1993 and its operation in relation to approvals Acts, regulations and other instruments related to the EP&A Act Various principles, Standards and Codes of Practice applicable to development including: Development assessment Development control Environmental/planning legislation Principles of town planning and subdivision/land management, zoning Well developed computer skills, including MS-Outlook, MS-Word, MS-Excel and electronic document management skills