Urban Planner

Hobsons Bay City Council, Altona VIC 3018

Permanent - Full time* 38 hours

Salary: Band 5 - $75,511.82 – $87,624.83 + superannuation

*Role includes an RDO

We are looking for an enthusiastic urban planner to join the diverse and supportive Statutory Planning team at Hobsons Bay City Council. The successful candidate will work within the dynamic and supportive Statutory Planning Team to facilitate and manage future development in Hobsons Bay.

What you’ll be working on

• Assess Planning Applications against the requirements of Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Hobsons Bay Planning scheme, The Subdivision Act 1988 and other related legislation
• Deliver exceptional, customer-centric service to both internal and external customers
• Ensure the efficient and accurate processing of applications in accordance with the statutory requirements.

What you need to succeed

• A tertiary qualification in Statutory Planning or a related discipline.
• A current Victorian driver’s license.
• A sound understanding of Statutory Planning legislation, the planning framework and planning principles as they operate in Victoria, including those relating to land subdivision.
• A strong customer focus and confidence in dealing with customers via all modes of communication.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why you should apply

This is a great opportunity for someone to work on projects that will really shape the fabric of Hobsons Bay. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a diversity of exciting and challenging landscapes. From urban residential and business environments, to vast parks and wetlands, industrial precincts and all surrounded by the foreshore of the magnificent Port Phillip Bay.

How to apply

follow the links to send us:

• your cover letter
• and resume
• Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document.

The position description is attached. To find out more about the role, please contact David De Thomasis on 03 9932 1270 or [email protected]

Applications will be accepted untill 11:45PM on Sunday 16 March 2025.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Make an impact that matters!!!

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

What can we offer

Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us!

And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.