Job Opportunity
We are seeking a senior-level planning professional to join our team.
In this role, you will contribute knowledge and strategic acumen as you act as an advisor to the Corporate Counsel team.
You will learn from our in-house legal experts—the Executive Corporate Counsel, Senior Lawyer, and Manager of Planning—and liaise with external firms, developers, and engineers to support community interests and meet smart planning objectives for our city.
You will often act as the key planning expert on appeals, review Class 1 appeals, gather data, analyze plans and DA submissions, prepare SOFACs, attend Section 34 conferences, and support our lawyers and external firms in the Land and Environment Court.
About the Role
* Ensure planning matters are correctly and appropriately assessed in relation to compliance with relevant controls.
* Prepare documents, including those to be filed in Court on behalf of Council.
* Make recommendations on amendments to systems, processes, and workflow to accommodate the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
* Manage and coordinate the work of consultants (e.g. Town Planners, Environmental specialists) to ensure the effective defense of appeals.
* Ensure processes are implemented correctly and in a timely manner using Council's business process management system.
* Ensure all stakeholders are appropriately consulted.
Requirements
* Degree qualifications in Town Planning or a related field.
* Extensive experience in planning-related matters.
* Current class C driver's license.
Benefits
* 35-hour working week.
* Car allowance.
* Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement.
* Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.