Permanent Full Time
$93,490 pa plus superannuation

City, Coast & Country…Wyndham City has it all.

Do you consider yourself to be a progressive, forward thinking and resilient Town Planner? If so, Wyndham City Council is the place for you.

Only 35 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Wyndham is one of the fastest growing Municipalities in Australia, which is why we can offer you the opportunity to work on a wide range of varied, challenging and interesting planning applications, along with excellent opportunities for professional development and growth.

Whilst supporting a small team within the Town Planning Unit, you will facilitate a streamlined approach to applications through the planning permit processes and approvals, particularly in the established areas. Your proven analytical and problem-solving skills as well as your ability to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders will see you excel in this role.

You will be dealing with infill subdivision and development proposals, high density mixed use development proposals, industrial and commercial developments and assessing proposals within rural areas such as Werribee South and Wyndham Harbour.

In addition, you will be expected to contribute positively to a friendly office culture, as well as possess a strong desire to be involved in the identification and formulation of process improvements that improve the efficiency of the Town Planning Department and the service provided to our customers.

You will have a tertiary qualification in Town Planning or another related discipline along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated ability to problem solve and have extensive statutory planning experience. Local government experience would be advantageous.

All applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the online questionnaire and you will be required to undertake a Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

The City of Wyndham prides itself on providing an exciting workplace culture that includes fortnightly RDO. This is an exciting opportunity to join Victoria’s fastest growing municipality, so apply today

For further enquiries please contact: Margret Evans, Coordinator Town Planning (03) 9742 8152

Applications close: Sunday 11 March 2018

Only people with the relevant right to work permanently in Australia may apply.