Employment type :
Full time Permanent
Hours per week :
38
Remuneration :
Band 5 salary from $******** per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location :
Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement
About the role
This strategic planning role will see you working within a diverse team with a robust structure and a broad experience base. You will apply your tertiary qualifications in town and regional planning, urban design, economics or environmental sciences which you have completed or are close to completing with honours and high distinctions.
You will be excited to work on a variety of areas including the Urban Growth Zone and green wedge and be involved in planning scheme amendment processes and developing policy that supports the implementation of The Wyndham Plan.
What your day will look like
Collaborative approach to your work
Excellent communication across business units and beyond
Appreciation of diverse land uses across the municipality
Sense of how to better develop Wyndham for PEOPLE
Appetite for professional development and lifelong learning
What you will bring
Tertiary qualifications preferably to honours or higher degree level in town and regional planning, urban design, economics, environmental science or a related discipline and / or relevant experience.
Experience in strategic land use planning and / or superior academic results.
A love of and passion for urban planning
A positive, curious and flexible attitude
If you progress past the interview stage you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include police checks, a medical qualification verification and an Australian work rights check.
Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse cities. By **** we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59 PM on Friday 7 November ****.
If you have further role-specific questions please contact Elio Comello, Coordinator Strategic Planning on (03).
Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries please contact our Careers team.
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Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child-safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people while providing high-quality services to all members of our community regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan please visit our website.
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