Planning Team Leader
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Job description, work day and responsibilities
Planning Team Leader
Permanent Full Time / Part Time
Join our team and help shape the future of Swan Hill Rural City Council!
Are you passionate about community development and planning?
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the municipality?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About the municipality
Enjoy endless sunsets, weekend country and river getaways and live in a thriving community with a great range of entertainment, retail and dining options. You will be tempted by an abundance of fresh produce the Mallee is famous for, enjoying wide open spaces and diverse natural assets including the Murray River, lakes, wetlands & forests. To learn more about Swan Hill please visit https://dreamswanhill.com.au/ and Swan Hill Resident Guide
Why join us?
As a Planning Officer or Senior Planning Officer, you will play a vital role in delivering efficient and effective planning services. You’re proactive and solution-oriented approach will help shape the future of our community. We welcome applications from candidates interested in job sharing or part-time positions.
Benefits of joining our team:
Make a real difference in the community.
Develop your skills and advance your career.
Work with a supportive and dedicated team.
Be part of a forward-thinking organisation.
Compensation:
Salary ranging from $80,215 to $+5,427 per annum, based on qualifications and experience.
Includes a generous superannuation rate of 14.5%.
What do you need?
Tertiary Qualifications: Degree in town planning, urban studies or a related filed with a strong theoretical and practical knowledge of town planning legislation and practices with relevant work experience.
Organisational Skills: Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Governance and Improvement: Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to good organisational governance practices, continuous improvement, and providing high-quality client services.
Driver’s Licence
Current Police Check (within the last six months) is essential prior to commencing employment.
Employee Benefits
Active social club, staff events, and corporate wellness programs (e.g. subsidised gym memberships)
Paid parental and adoption leave
Four weeks annual leave
12 days sick leave
Annual leave loading paid at 17.5%
Long service leave pro-rata after seven years
Flexible work arrangements like work from home, and flexibility in hours and days of work (2 days from home and 3 days in the office)
Additional compassionate and carer’s leave
Purchased leave model of employment
Salary packaging options including superannuation salary sacrifice
Council is also committed to career development and offers regular internal training programs, mentoring and leadership programs, and subsidised higher education and study leave.
Applications Deadline
Applications close 12 noon, Thursday, 1 May 2025.
How to apply online
Visit https://www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Careers to download the Position Description.
Submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply Now’button.
Upload your resume and answer the following questions:
Why have you applied for the role?
Describe your understanding of the role.
Describe your qualifications and/or experience and how you are suited to the role?
Enquiries
Any further enquiries can be directed to Human Resources
Email: hr@swanhill.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5036 2333
Join us and take your career to the next level with Swan Hill Rural City Council. Apply today and become a valued member of our team!
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Offer ID: #1076486,
Published: 1 week ago,
Company registered: 5 months ago
