Permanent Full Time

Location: Morwell

Salary range: $105,380.60 - $117,23.48 plus 11.5% superannuation

Department: Regional City Planning

Want to shape the future of Latrobe with a career in town planning?

About this Role

Be part of a high performing Planning Services team in one of the most unique and diverse regions of Victoria. The team plays a significant part in delivering on Latrobe City Council's objectives of maintaining and enhancing our natural environment; ensuring good urban design outcomes for our built environment; and supporting job creation and industry diversification, enabling economic growth within the municipality.

Your role will contribute to making Latrobe City one of the most liveable and competitive regions in Australia.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will help you engage and influence a range of professionals and community stakeholders, whilst mentoring junior staff and providing excellent internal and external customer service.

A sound understanding of the Planning Policy Framework in Victoria, the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Subdivision Act 1988 and precedents of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal is essential.

To be considered for this role you will hold a relevant tertiary degree with several years' experience or lesser formal qualifications with extensive relevant experience.

About You

We're seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about planning and has proven experience in the statutory planning field.

You'll also need:

• Proven experience in the management of a range of statutory planning projects particularly within a large public and/or private organisation.
• Expertise in managing a wide range of planning application types including multi lot subdivisions, commercial, industrial, residential, mixed use and agricultural proposals.
• Experience managing politically sensitive planning permit applications, requiring public consultation and negotiation.
• Skills in presenting planning applications to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
• Proven ability to effectively manage time to ensure the delivery of an efficient and accurate planning service, mindful of relevant statutory timeframes.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to achieve positive outcomes for the Latrobe Valley community.
• A sound understanding of the Victorian Planning Policy Framework, Planning and Environment Act and the Subdivision Act.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

At Latrobe City Council you will enjoy flexible working options, we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We have some of the best statistics for issuing of decisions within statutory timeframes in the state.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

To apply

Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.

Applications will be reviewed as received with the final closing date on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 11:59 PM.

For more information contact Kristy Crawford, Coordinator Statutory Planning on 0417 774 164 for a confidential discussion.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at [email protected] or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at [email protected] or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.