Strategic Planning Officer

• Max term to 30 June 2024
• Great employee benefits on offer
• $83,741 plus 11% Superannuation

About City of Melbourne

Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

Working across City Strategy and the organisation, the Strategic Planning Officer supports the development and coordination of new and revised strategies. The Strategic Planning Officer contributes to strategies, masterplans, structure plans, heritage reviews, planning policy and other projects that shape the city.

The broad purpose of this role is to provide high quality professional strategic planning expertise to give effect to Council’s goals for the municipality’s development.

What You Will Bring… (Key Selection Criteria)

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the area of a planning, built environment, design profession and/or a closely related field
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-functional project team in a multi-function branch
• High level computer literacy, including proficient in the use and application of the Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), producing maps, plans and graphics using Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent and using online social, engagement and communication media
• Ability to use and apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and ability to translate requirements between technical experts and Urban Strategy
• Ability to synthesise data outputs into meaningful and useful information

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.

What We Offer…

• Career / Self-Development
• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Optional ADO available
• Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee Benefits
• MYKI Commuter Club Pass and more…

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach your cover letter addressing key selection criteria (Maximum 2 pages)

Please address your covering letter to Klover Apostola – Acting Manager Heritage Strategy

For further information about the position please refer to the position description below or email Klover Apostola – [email protected]

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Friday 19 January 2024

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City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.