Seeking Experienced Principal Planners for Local Council Located 1 hour north of Melbourne
**Job Opportunity**: Principal Planner
**Location**:Regional Melbourne, Australia
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Salary**: $95,000 per annum + super (up to 11%)
- Provide technical expertise and lead the assessment of highly complex development matters related to land use impacts.
- Lead the levying and recovery of infrastructure costs, including negotiating complex infrastructure agreements.
- Position Specific Responsibilities: In addition to the above, your role will involve:
- Delivering a full range of quality town planning services, with an emphasis on leadership, guidance, and mentoring.
- Supporting the implementation of changes across the unit.
- Participating in the preparation and delivery of council plans and strategies, business plans, and service reviews.
- Assisting in leading the team's community engagement activities focused on education about projects/programs or significant applicant/objector consultation.
- Ensuring that team members are knowledgeable about legislation, regulations, and policies relevant to the services and advice provided by the unit.
- Coordinating and representing the council at tribunals, hearings, public meetings, and applicant/objector meetings.
**Qualifications and Experience**:To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A Degree in Planning or equivalent experience in a Planning role.
- High-level knowledge of legislation, state planning policies, regional plans, and planning schemes.
- Excellent communication skills to influence key stakeholders and negotiate good design outcomes.
**Why join the team?**:
- Exciting Company Culture
- Competitive Salary
- Hybrid working model
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