Leadership opportunity for an ambitious and detail-orientated Statutory Planner to work with a passionate and customer focused team
We’re constantly looking for new ways to deliver the best possible outcomes for our communities, so we’re looking for someone that can lead a dedicated and growing Statutory Planning Team to meet Council’s legislative obligations with a focus on customer service excellence.
About us
Alpine Shire Council, Victoria, Australia is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community. Our Councillors and leadership team genuinely cares, and at our core, we are passionate about and enjoy what we do. We offer flexibility and invest in developing our people.
Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise, just a stone’s throw from the Victorian ski fields and surrounded by National Parks. It is a lifestyle like no other.
Appreciate a flexible work life balance with an adventure, nature and foodie lover’s paradise on your doorstep. Forget about long commutes and paid parking, enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live. Apply today, to join us in delivering meaningful work with dedicated people.
How you’ll make a difference
Come and join us in one of Victoria's most popular regional locations. We are looking for someone to lead our dedicated and growing Statutory Planning Team – delivering sound decisions, providing excellent customer service and continually striving to make improvements to our systems and processes. If you are a statutory planning leader we want to hear from you.
Drawing on your professional experience and excellent communication skills, you will work with stakeholders to achieve exceptional outcomes through the planning approvals process and ensure that the requirements of the Alpine Planning Scheme, the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and other related legislation are met for all planning matters.
Your enthusiasm and confidence will have a positive influence on those around you, and your professionalism will enhance Council’s reputation as a responsive and efficient organisation.
At Alpine Shire Council we offer our employees

• A collaborative work environment, with a supportive leadership team
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Genuine work-life balance with a range of flexible work options
• The stunning natural scenery, extensive recreation opportunities and excellent local food of North East Victoria’s alpine region.
• A chance to make a positive difference to our community in a values-based organisation.

Our ideal candidate
At Alpine Shire Council we are constantly looking for new ways to deliver the best possible outcomes for our communities. With your excellent communication skills, you will be able to develop positive relationships that result in better outcomes.
You can multi-task, prioritise, meet deadlines, and value attention to detail. You use technology and software solutions to get your job done well.
As an industry professional, you will have a good working knowledge of the applicable legislation and planning framework and your leadership skills will ensure the Statutory Planning Team is delivering at a consistently high standard.
You will have

• A tertiary qualification in town planning or similar discipline with relevant experience
• Relevant experience in local government as a town planner and coordinator/team leader
• A theoretical and practical knowledge and ability to interpret planning legislation and practices including associated legislation
• The ability to provide specialist advice to your team, other staff, Council, and external stakeholders
• Ability to drive strategic decision-making to improve business systems and processes
• Belief that excellent customer service delivers better outcomes for our community

Apply now

• Permanent full-time position, based in Bright is preferred but for the right candidate hybrid work arrangements may be negotiated
• Salary Band 8 classification from $112,773 - $126,751 + superannuation
• Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023
• Monthly Rostered Day Off
• People of all genders, abilities, ages, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Contact Rebecca Mouy, Manager Regulatory Services on (03)57 550 555.

Please Note: Recruitment activities, including interviews and application assessments, will be paused from 20 December 2024 to 5 January 2025 due to office closure. We encourage you to submit your application early, as recruitment activity will commence prior to these dates. Council reserves the right to appoint a candidate into the role prior to the closing date. Applicants will be kept updated on the status of their application.

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