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Job Description
As Coordinator Strategic Planning, you will have the opportunity to lead significant city shaping projects in a flexible, supportive and collaborative environment.
You will drive the successful development and implementation of the department’s diverse portfolio of key land use and development projects which strategically plan for and manage growth in the municipality. As a senior leader you will effectively mentor, coach and lead a highly skilled and passionate strategic planning team. Using your extensive experience you will innovate, test and deliver a broad range of initiatives that shape our city to the benefit of our community and environment. You will foster strong relationships with internal team members and council and key external agencies including the Department of Transport and Planning and other Government agencies, local businesses and trader groups. You will also advocate for changes to State and Federal Government policies, projects and reforms to achieve positive outcomes for our community.
This is a permanent full time opportunity with an annual salary range of $119k - $132k per annum + 10.5% superannuation, with a monthly accrued day off arrangement and hybrid working from home and our modern and sustainable office, surrounded by an abundance of cafe's, restaurants, shops, public transport and so much more.
Desired Skills and Experience
To succeed in this position you will need:
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team is essential as well as relevant qualifications in Urban Planning or related discipline and experience in a complex urban planning environment
- Demonstrated experience in policy development and the preparation of planning scheme amendments.
- Highly developed project planning and delivery skills, with proven capacity to champion, guide and implement complex strategic projects.
- Proven track record in developing and facilitating effective networks and connections between stakeholders in government bodies and private industry.
- Highly effective communication and collaboration skills with proven ability to influence and negotiate on specialist issues.
- Effective relationship building strategies for gaining buy-in and support from internal stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
- A balanced, objective and evidence-based approach to complex decision making.
- Experience in heritage planning is highly regarded.
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Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Hannah McBride-Burgess on 8290 3414 or at hmcbride@stonnington.vic.gov.au.
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
We are no longer using Position Descriptions or Key Selection Criteria. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you can ‘deliver’ the aspects of the role and that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’. These are the top two sections in the Success Profile. You do not need to have a heading of each point or address each point individually. Recommended no more than 2 pages for your cover letter.
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To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
In line with the Chief Health Officers COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Direction, all persons engaged at City of Stonnington, regardless of their role, will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Successful candidates will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.
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