Senior Growth Area Planner

The role of the Senior Growth Area Planner contributes to the strategic planning and sustainable growth of Hume through the development and implementation of land use planning policies, Planning Scheme amendments, PSPs and development contribution plans, while providing strategic advice and managing key planning projects to support positive long-term outcomes for the Hume community. Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. Council is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. Applications will be reviewed progressively throughout the advertising period. This role may close once a sufficient number of suitable applicants has been received.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of new structure plans and development plans for residential, employment areas and activity centres; Support the administration of development contributions including planning, forecasting and tracking financial contributions and land-in-kind/works-in-kind projects; Participate in, and where directed, coordinate the review and development of new planning strategies, design, guidelines and policies; Prepare amendments to the Hume Planning Scheme and undertake all associated administrative functions required under the Planning and Environment Act 1987; Represent Council on inter-municipal and inter-governmental working parties and forums concerning strategic planning and growth issues affecting the municipality

Requirements

Well-developed understanding of the Victorian growth area planning system including the operation and administration of development contributions; Knowledge of and ability to interpret State planning legislation, State strategic planning policy and practice and a good working knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act, 1987 and the Victoria Planning Provisions; Well-developed skills in analysis and the application of appropriate research methods in conducting strategic planning studies, assessing submissions and growth area planning practice; Ability to provide a strategic perspective in the consideration of individual development proposals; High level skills in managing time and setting priorities to achieve a broad range of outcomes within established parameters with little day to day direction; Ability to gain co-operation with Council staff, relevant Government agencies, consultants and property developers in the administration of defined activities; A tertiary degree or equivalent in urban and regional planning with relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience, or through substantial relevant experience in the field of specialist expertise

Benefits

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