Strategic Planner Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing State Significant developments and rezoning proposals, contributing to planning and design policy, and supporting the ongoing review of Council's planning framework.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, a solid understanding of good design outcomes, and experience negotiating planning agreements that deliver lasting community value.
* Develop, implement, and review Council's planning policies, land use strategies, and planning instruments.
* Use technical expertise to solve complex planning and design challenges.
* Assess planning proposals and advise Council on their progression.
* Progress and assist with the preparation of Council initiated planning proposals.
* Lead the preparation and negotiation of Planning Agreements with applicants on behalf of Council for the best possible outcomes for betterment of Council and our community.
* Prepare consultant briefs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.
* Preparation and implementation of project plans to a lead multi-disciplinary team of Council staff to delivery projects.
* Improve urban planning processes and systems within Council.
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders and support community consultation activities.
* Review and verify planning certificate information before issuance.
* Ensure safe work practices and manage health and safety risks.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in town planning, urban design, or related built environment fields.
* Current Class C driver's licence.
* Proven experience collaborating in teams to address complex strategic planning challenges.
* Strong knowledge of planning legislation, state policies, and planning instruments.
* Familiarity with planning processes, including local environmental and development control plans.
* Experience managing planning projects with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work within budgets.
* Understanding of State and local government, and private sector roles in planning.
* Proficient in electronic file management systems.
* Experience preparing, negotiating, and finalising Planning Agreements in government or private sectors.
Benefits
* An attractive remuneration package.
* Embrace a better work-life balance with our accrued time off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
* Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
* An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
* Access to our employee health and wellbeing programs.