Coordinator Strategic Planning Projects

• Permanent, Full-time
• $123,766 - $137,491 per annum plus Superannuation as per qualification & experience
• Join the Strategic Planning Projects team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

You will lead a small team and through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate and facilitate Amendments to the Hume Planning Scheme as well as other strategic planning projects.

What you’ll be doing:

The key responsibilities and duties of the role include:

• Monitor and undertake in depth analyse of strategic planning trends and issues relevant to the municipality, including the planning of growth areas.
• Identify opportunities for land use, development and infrastructure to support the achievement of the Community Vision and enhance the lives of the Hume community.
• Provide advice regarding the implementation of the Victoria Planning Provisions and other planning reform initiatives.
• Contribute to (and lead as appropriate) the development of land use, development and infrastructure strategies, policies and guidelines, including Precinct Structure Plans.
• Oversee the preparation of planning scheme amendments. This includes:
  • Ensuring high quality drafting of local planning policy, planning provisions and supporting amendment documentation.
  • Managing external requests for amendments to the Hume Planning Scheme.
  • Co-ordinating and/or undertaking community engagement processes.
  • Instructing or presenting submissions to Planning Panels and / or Advisory Committees.
• Lead the preparation of strategic planning projects, including the assessment and advancement of proponent led amendments.
• Oversee strategic planning projects led by others in the Strategic Planning Projects team.
• Prepare reports to Councillors and the Executive Management Team containing specialist advice and recommendations.
• Develop and foster strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, adjoining Councils, and other stakeholders with respect to strategic land use planning, development and infrastructure issues.
• Provide direct support and assistance to the Manager City Strategy in managing nominated staff of the Strategic Planning Department and in accordance with Council polices.
• Assist the Manager City Strategy in the management of the financial resources of the Department including where directed the preparation of the Department budget and forecasts.
• Lead and oversee other projects within the City Strategy team as resources and capacity require.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning or related fields.
• Substantial experience in the preparation and implementation of complex strategy plans and planning policies.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Victoria Planning Provisions including the preparation of planning scheme amendments.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation, implementation and reporting of major strategic planning projects.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating and administering the preparation of legal agreements, including Section 173 Agreements.
• Current driver’s licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, and a Criminal Record Check