Statutory Planner

Statutory Planner

Reference number: 11226

Closing date: 11pm - Friday 24th July

• Full-time temporary role until June 2027
• Band 5 role. $43.07 per hour + 12% superannuation
• Monthly RDOs available
• Hybrid working arrangements available

The Opportunity 

Positioned within Council's City Development Department, this position will see you responsible for providing quality specialist services, guidance and advice in all facets of statutory planning, subdivision control and other services provided by the Statutory Planning Unit. You will assist Council in meeting its legislative obligations and planning objectives through the timely assessment of planning applications and the delivery of high-quality customer service to residents, businesses and the development community.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Planning 

• Promptly assess and process planning permit applications, with a focus on the timely facilitation and determination of VicSmart applications and other applications capable of assessment under delegation. 
• Assess planning applications in accordance with the Planning Scheme, Planning and Environment Act 1987, Subdivision Act 1988 and Council policies, including the referral of applications, public notice requirements, requests for further information and liaison with relevant stakeholders. 
• Assess VicSmart applications, Secondary Consents, Condition 1 Plans, Demolition Consents, Extensions of Time and Sustainable Development Design submissions, including Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) requirements. 
• Prepare planning reports, permit conditions, recommendations and correspondence relating to statutory planning matters. 
• Undertake site inspections and provide recommendations in accordance with adopted delegations and departmental procedures. 
• Provide technical planning advice and assistance to applicants, consultants, the development industry and internal stakeholders. 
• Ensure applications are processed in accordance with legislative requirements and statutory timeframes.

Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely reports on planning, subdivision and other matters relating to services provided by the department. 
• Prepare correspondence and documentation associated with statutory planning applications and related matters.

Customer Service

• Implement the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme and Council planning policies while providing accurate and up-to-date planning information to the community and internal stakeholders. 
• Respond to enquiries regarding land use, development requirements and statutory planning processes in a professional and timely manner. 
• Provide clear and practical advice regarding planning legislation, Council policies and development requirements. 
• Deliver high-quality customer service that promotes positive outcomes for applicants, stakeholders and the broader community.

Skills & Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Urban Planning or a related discipline. 
• Some relevant experience in Statutory Planning is desirable. 
• Ability to interpret and apply planning legislation, policies and statutory requirements. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical planning information clearly and professionally. 
• Well-developed customer service and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines. 
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Next Steps

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description and or contact Vera Mitrovic-Misic on 03 9243 9167 to seek further insights to the role.

Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. 

Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.

Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.

At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone’s unique skills and attributes.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.