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Job 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.
Job 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
About Us
Our Organisation:We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Our Values:We are a values driven organisation and these underpin everything we do.
* Working Together:I respect, listen to and value the contributions of others and celebrate our achievements.
* Integrity:I am trustworthy, honest, accountable, open and consistent in all that I do.
* Courage and Passion:I am enthusiastic and have the confidence to speak up for the betterment of AlburyCity.
* Innovation: I seek to increase my knowledge through new ideas and continuous improvement.
* Loyalty:I am supportive of others and committed to AlburyCity and the community.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it's a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In August 2022 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
About The Team
The Directorate: Infrastructure Planning and Environment - Our Infrastructure, Planning & Environment Directorate focuses on maintaining and improving our special and unique city and its surrounds.
The groups within our directorate take care of our place as well as ensure that we grow and develop the city in a planned, balanced and sustainable way. We invest in and build infrastructure to meet everyone's needs, and we provide and maintain quality facilities and services that rival, and even surpass, those in larger cities. We are also responsible for preserving our natural environment across our many and varied landscapes.
Our Service Model: Progress - Our Service model is built around our brand pillars of empowering progress; serving with excellence, which is about our people; and taking care of our place.
We empower our city and region to strive for more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work, culture, sport, entertainment, environment and investment. We are the connection point to make bigger, better things happen.
Service Cluster: City Deveopment - Our City Development Service Cluster ensures that we are planning and preparing for our growing community. Its purpose is to facilitate a strategic and visionary approach to development, aligning community demands with built forms, services, open spaces, land use and connectivity.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Government Administration
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