Why join the Planning and Development team at East Gippsland Shire Council?
The East Gippsland Shire Council Planning team has seen its way through bushfires, pandemic and re-building to maintain a strong capacity and commitment to serving our community.
We pride ourselves on our teamwork, resilience and collaborative approach both in the team and with our stakeholders.
Now is a fantastic time to join our innovative, hardworking planning team!
We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!
East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.
Position overview
As the Statutory Planning Coordinator, you will lead the statutory planning team in its delivery of services to customers in the Shire, facilitate development approvals and pre-application meetings and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the team.
In this role you will:

• Ensure the service provided by the Statutory Planning Team is undertaken in an efficient and effective manner within set timeframes.
• Mentor and assist your team, providing guidance in their role and its responsibilities and ensuring there are structures in place so they can effectively perform their duties.
• Maintain a customer service focused culture to achieve the delivery of a quality service and to enhance the positive image of Council.
• Prepare detailed reports and project manage complex or significant planning permit applications, including the representation of Council at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Things We’re Proud Of:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid office/WFH options, monthly ADOs and additional purchased leave options
• Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band
• Support to grow your career through professional development opportunities and study assistance
• Discounted membership to our Recreation Centres
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
• A stunning region to live, work and play in - beaches, lakes and mountains right at your fingertips!
• Diversity in range of interesting projects – natural environmental, built environment, small towns, coastal development, rural land & agricultural matters.

What we require from you (Key Selection Criteria):

• Relevant qualification in Town Planning and a minimum of seven years’ experience in land use planning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with service users and all other relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and procedures related to the functions of the Planning and Development Unit.
• Ability and capacity to make independent and unassisted decisions.
• Ability to work with, assist and mentor other less experienced professionals.
• Ability to lead, innovate and adapt to change
• This is a permanent, full time opportunity, with the expectation that you attend the office 3 days per week. Relocation assistance may be considered for the right applicant.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
This is a permanent, full time opportunity, with the expectation that you attend the office 3 days per week. Relocation assistance may be considered for the right applicant.
How To Apply


If this sounds like your next career and lifestyle move, apply now and attach:

• A covering letter which states the title of the position you are applying for (including the relevant position number) and why you are interested in the position.
• A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience and the contact details of two (2) work-related referees
• A statement providing detailed responses to each of the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 19 September 2024
Questions? For a confidential discussion, please contact Martin Richardson, Manager Planning and Development, on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.