Salary: $97,411 - $106,180 (Plus Super)
Temporary Full Time (Maternity Leave)
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest
About the Role
Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Strategic Planner to join the Strategic Planning team within the Strategic and Environmental Planning Department in a temporary 12 month capacity.
The Senior Strategic Planner role will involve assisting in the development, review, and implementation of planning policy, that leads to sound, innovative and vibrant outcomes for the city. The role also involves the management and development of strategic planning, open space and environmental projects or studies as well as the maintenance and review of the Greater Dandenong Planning Scheme and undertake amendments where required.
About You
Applicants will require a recognised academic and/or professional qualifications in Town Planning, Strategic Land Use Planning, Environmental Planning, or related discipline that will enable the successful undertaking of the requirements of the position. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in development and application of policy for land use development at a strategic level, as well the ability to integrate the broader environmental, social, and economic implications within strategic outcomes.
Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To apply
Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.
To view a copy of this position description, please click on the links below.
Senior Strategic Planner Position Description 298.6 KB
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Applications close: 5pm, Friday 25th October 2024
Further information: Warren Wood, 8571 1442
Monthly based
City of Greater Dandenong,Victoria,Australia
City of Greater Dandenong,Victoria,Australia
