Statutory Planner

$80,382- $92,796 pa (plus super)

Permanent Full Time

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

The statutory Planning team is currently seeking a full-time Statutory Planner. As a Statutory Planner, reporting to the Statutory Planning Team Leader, you will deliver first class planning outcomes through the provision of well-considered and consistent Statutory Planning services including decision making, processing, advocacy and general advice.

You will be charged with managing minor developments as well as undertaking general statutory planning duties.

About you

As the successful applicant you will have:

• A degree in Statutory Town Planning, or relevant qualifications/experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the accurate, timely and cost effective processing of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use planning applications
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at one time while paying strict attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective negotiation, problem solving and presentation skills.

The following would be highly desirable:

• Experience using systems such as Objective, MERIT, Property and Rating Application Management or similar.
• Accreditation with the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
• Membership to the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) or Victorian Planning and Environmental Law association (VPELA).

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.

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 childrenwith 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.

Statutory Planner Position Description - 160KB

You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

Applications Close: 5pm, Friday, 24th April 2025

Further Information: Richard Stevenson, 8571 1661