Principal Planning Officer
Job No:
MRSC8040
Location:
Gisborne
Permanent Full Time
$104,190 – $116,567 p.a plus Super and Monthly RDO
Position No: 8040
About the role
This brand new role presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Statutory Planning Department. In this role you will have the opportunity to experience a broad range of planning issues as you carry out statutory planning functions and facilitate high quality planning outcomes across the Macedon Ranges Shire. You will actively contribute to the Statutory Planning team by managing a caseload of complex planning applications, providing clear and timely advice to the public and council staff on planning matters, providing guidance and support to more junior Planners, representing Council at VCAT and contributing to business improvements.
About you
We are looking for an experienced and customer focused Statutory Planner to take on this important role of shaping planning outcomes across the Macedon Ranges Shire. You will have several years of Statutory Planning experience which will allow you to competently manage a caseload of complex planning applications, provide specialist advice, solve complex planning problems and exhibit sound judgement and decision-making skills. You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and a team player. Experience in growth areas planning is favourable.
Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council
At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.
Staff Benefits
- Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Annual no cost flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Purchased leave
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
For further information contact Adele Hayes, Manager Statutory Planning at aHayes@mrsc.vic.gov.au or on 0487 045 179.
Interviews are expected to be held from the week 19 August of 2024.
Closing date: 9 August 2024 at 5:00pm.
To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.