**Job type**
- Ongoing, Full time
**Branch**
- Planning & Design
**Section**
- Strategic Planning and Policy
**Classification**
- Executive Level 1
**Position number**
- 1111
**Immediate supervisor**
- Rebecca Sorensen
**Salary range**
- $110,115.00 to $120,392.00**Security clearance**
- Baseline
**Eligibility**
**Job description**
**Duties**
The role performs a key part in reviewing the National Capital Plan and undertaking the amendment process as required, as well as assisting with or leading other strategic planning and policy initiatives.
Duties will depend on unit priorities and may include:
- Undertaking the process of amending the National Capital Plan, including research into contemporary planning approaches, and development of planning and design policy to achieve desired outcomes.
- Assisting with or leading other strategic planning and policy work in the context of legislation and government policy, including the preparation of strategic reviews and development control plans.
- Providing high level planning and policy advice to stakeholders, including the NCA Board, within the context of relevant legislation and the National Capital Plan.
- Utilising well-developed stakeholder engagement skills to work with stakeholders, plan and undertake consultation activities, and represent the NCA at a range of forums.
- Managing consultants and contracts where arrangements are in place for a third party to provide specialist advice and services.
- Supporting the Director in the strategic, resource and day-to day performance management of the Section.
- Participating as an effective member of the National Capital Authority including providing reasonable support to NCA business sections, where appropriate and required.
**Qualifications/Mandatory Requirements**
- Qualifications, or significant experience, in the field of urban planning or related discipline is mandatory.
- Ability to gain and maintain a security classification of Baseline is mandatory.
**Preferred experience**
High level skills, knowledge and experience in urban planning, planning and design policy development, or similar would be an advantage.
**Selection Criteria**
- Experience in developing defensible and evidence-based planning and design policy at both a strategic and detailed level.
- Highly developed capacity to research, investigate, analyze and interpret relevant technical material.
- Demonstrated ability to manage resources, lead and motivate others, plan for results and achieve high quality outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills including well developed oral and written communication skills, and the ability to establish and maintain sound internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Understanding of the role and activities of the National Capital Authority.
**To Apply**
- Resume
- Completed NCA Cover Sheet (see Attachments)
- Claims against the Selection Criteria (maximum 2 pages)