A Regional Council East of Melbourne is looking for a Senior Statutory Planner to join their team remotely for 3 months working full time hours.

• 3 month fully remote contract
• Hourly rate will depend on experience - Band 6 level
• Start ASAP
• handling telephone enquiries on a broad range of issues – fire, flood, and rural issues
• Reporting on a range of applications for planning permission for use, development and subdivision of land
• Assessing development applications and processing Plans of Subdivision in accordance with the Subdivisions Act 1988
• Civica Authority/Altitude work experience
• Possibility of getting extended past 3 months

The Opportunity
As the Statutory Planning Officer, you’ll implement and coordinate planning of the Shire in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme and relevant legislation.
You’ll take on:

• Reporting on a range of applications for planning permission for use, development and subdivision of land
• Assessing development applications and processing Plans of Subdivision in accordance with the Subdivisions Act 1988
• Undertaking mediation and/or consultation to educate or resolve disputes as appropriate
• Preparing submissions and presenting cases for enforcement at VCAT
• Assisting with the development of policies, strategies, studies and undertaking planning scheme amendments

This is a 3 month remote contract that is backfilling a planner who has left. They need assistance while they run the campaign to fill the permanent role.
Must be able to hit the ground running as there will be minimal training provided.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or other Planning opportunities within Local Government or State Government please contact Kyla Nash on
0423 419 396 or send an email to k.nash@aspectpersonnel.com.au

Alternatively you can apply by using the link below.

All communication will be strictly confidential.

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