About the role
In this role you’ll play a key role in shaping how our community grows. Working alongside other experienced Team Leaders, you’ll contribute to and oversee the assessment and processing of a wide range of Planning Permit applications, ensuring decisions are made efficiently, accurately, and with outstanding customer service.

Work type: Permanent, full-time.
Classification: Band 8, $122,040 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise the investigation, evaluation and reporting of applications by a team of professional town planners and staff.
• Coaching, training and appraisal for a team of professionals in accordance with Council’s policies and guidelines.
• Carrying out recruitment and development of staff including inductions and training and assisting with the professional needs of the team.
• Monitor and report the team's performance and improvements.
• Implement systems, processes, and workflows to deliver results, ensuring relevant policies, governance mechanisms, and regulations are adhered to.   
• Ensuring appropriate allocation, monitoring and scheduling of work to meet the requirements of the Unit and customer expectations.
• Assist in the development of the statutory planning budget.
• Provide subject matter expertise and advice to leaders and other relevant stakeholders.
• Represent Council at VCAT, Planning Committee Meetings and other public forums.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Town Planning or Urban Studies or similar related field and substantial professional experience within the industry.

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrated people management skills to support, influence, and foster a productive team environment. 
• Sound knowledge of planning legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Well-developed writing, presentation, and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders and achieve support for objectives.
• Proven ability to meet time frames in a demanding environment. 
• Highly developed analytical, investigative and communication skills.
• The ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
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Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: John Rush | Coordinator Statutory Planning | john.rush@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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