Full time, Ongoing
Band 8, $108,360 pa + Super
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 12 May 2025
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
Key responsibilities undertaken by the Coordinator Statutory Planning include:
- Ensure the Statutory Planning team’s adherence to the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme and other relevant legislation, guidelines and Council policy.
- Undertake the assessment and processing of complex planning and subdivision applications, including analysis of the requirements of the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme, Planning and Environment Act 1987, Subdivision Act 1999, and other legislation.
- Provide specialist advice to Manager Development Services, Councillors, Executive Team, internal departments and external contractors on land use issues associated with sustainable land management, development and statutory planning functions and directions of the Mount Alexander Shire.
- Provide technical advice to the statutory planning team, Manager of Development Services, internal departments, community members and developers regarding the interpretation of the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme, the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and other related planning legislation.
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Thorough knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Subdivision Act 1988 and Victorian Planning Provisions.
- Experience in the preparation of reports requiring analytical and research skills, ability to identify options, political issues and present balanced comments using existing Council policies, precedent, background and local knowledge.
- A sound knowledge of budgeting and relevant accounting and financial procedures.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
- Flexible working arrangements, including option for rostered days off
- Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Georgia Johnston, Manager Development Services, on (03) 5471 1780.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
- Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.