• Environmentally sustainable practices focused
• Flexible work arrangements 

Banyule City Council has an unique opportunity for a passionate Environmentally Sustainable Development Adviser to join the Development Planning team.

The Planning and Building portfolio aligns planning delivery with building services.  The portfolio includes Banyule’s Statutory Planning Team including subdivision and planning enforcement and Building Services which includes Council’s Municipal Building Surveyor and enforcement functions as well a commercial Building Permit Service (Banyule BPi).

About the role:

The role will suit an experienced Environmentally Sustainable Development practitioner, who is passionate about improving the technical capacity of the Development Planning team to implement environmentally sustainable development in planning outcomes and achieving Council's carbon reduction ambitions. You will provide ongoing training programs to up skill the Development Planning team, undertake spot audits, develop a compliance framework for built outcomes and represent Banyule and the team on forums & committees.

Requirements:

• Authentic passion for leading sustainable practices within the planning and development area
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
• Knowledge in the development and implementation of environmental strategies, policies and programs 
• Knowledge in application of built environment legislation, guidelines and rating tools
• Written and oral communication skills and the ability to present and negotiate
• A current Drivers Licence and COVID 19 vaccination certificate
• Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite and industry related software

Our Staff choose to align their career with Banyule by living the values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Initiative and Inclusion, strong learning and development culture and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.  .

Benefits:

• Salary range $99,898.26 to $107,555.85 pro rata plus super
• Part time 32 hours per week (will consider reduced hours and job share)
• Temporary parental leave contract October 2022 to October 2023
• Ongoing career & learning opportunities, including health and wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working arrangements
• Greensborough office location close to shops, cafes and public transport

How to Apply: For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or to discuss your suitability, contact David Moon Tel: 9457 9871 for a confidential conversation. To apply for this position, please include your resume & cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. For more information on how to apply, please refer to the Application Guidelines via the link below. 

Banyule City Council is committed to being an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer, we value diversity and encourage people from different and diverse backgrounds to apply. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au or call 9940 4235. 

In accordance with Banyule's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy this position requires you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If your application is successful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Applications Close 11.45pm on Monday 19 September 2022.