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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Statutory Planner (Band 7) to fill critical support roles in the Statutory Planning unit. You will have a strong customer focus, provide accurate and consistent advice and support to residents, developers and consultants and manage a caseload of planning applications, including major developments and complex planning issues.
Supporting the Coordinator Planning, the role will additionally provide accurate advice and guidance to planners and be responsible for review and decision-making for planning proposals where delegated.
You will oversee the passage of more complex planning applications through the legislated planning process from lodgment to decision, making recommendations in accordance with the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. You will engage with stakeholders in the planning process, including applicants, other agencies, internal subject matter experts, and other affected parties.
About You
As part of a multi-disciplinary Directorate, you will additionally contribute knowledge to strategic planning projects, planning compliance matters, and process improvements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clear and precise reports, permits and correspondence are essential for this position.
A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.
You will hold a Degree or Diploma qualification with relevant experience in Statutory Planning or similar discipline.
We offer flexible employment arrangement, generous leave provisions including cultural leave and learning and development opportunities.
Benefits
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Peter O'Brien, Coordinator Planning (03) 5434 3651 or Beth Lavery Coordinator - Planning (03) 5434 6408.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 12 February 2025.
Other Employment Opportunities:
We currently also have a Senior Statutory Planner position available, check out our website to apply.
Monthly based
Bendigo, City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
Bendigo, City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
