Senior Environmental Compliance Planner

Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. The Senior Environmental Compliance Planner is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental planning controls and protecting the integrity of the built and natural environment across the Hume municipality, with a particular focus on urban growth and green wedge areas.

Responsibilities

Provide advice and recommendations to the Statutory Planning, Strategic Planning, and other departments regarding environmental planning issues; Identify the need for review and update of planning instruments such as overlays, zones, schedules, policies, and strategies; Prepare background documentation to inform updates to the Hume planning scheme in response to environmental and heritage concerns; Liaise with Strategic Planning to ensure environmental subject matter expertise is considered in the planning of future communities within Hume; Work internally with relevant stakeholders such as Statutory Planning, Parks & Open Space, Infrastructure Delivery, and Land & Biodiversity to ensure offset and land management obligations are met; Regularly inspect properties and provide advice on land management and pollution abatement techniques; Monitor new and existing developments to ensure compliance with the Hume Planning Scheme and Planning Permits related to Environmental Planning

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline with relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience in complex or comparable organisations delivering advice within an environmental planning context; Current driver's licence; Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail; Willing to take the lead when appropriate, showing initiative, confidence, and accountability; Demonstrated high level of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to manage interpersonal relationships; Ability to remain composed under pressure and adapt communication and behaviour to suit diverse individuals and complex situations; Highly developed written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present concise reports and information for staff; Background and probity checks, including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check; Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria specified in the Position Description

Benefits

Superannuation; Competitive salary package; Professional development opportunities; Supportive work environment