Planning Investigations Officer

Public Sector People ·www.search-4.com.au

Location VIC - Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Salary AUD 40 - 60 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Planning & Environment
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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Planning Investigations Officer to join a supportive and well-established Local Government team in a Melbourne metro council.

This hands-on role offers a great mix of site inspections, planning investigations and stakeholder engagement. You'll play an important part in ensuring compliance with planning regulations, resolving complex matters and achieving positive outcomes for the local community.

The Role Reporting to the Statutory Planning Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:
 
  • Conducting site inspections and investigating alleged breaches of planning permits and planning scheme requirements.
  • Monitoring properties to ensure compliance with permit conditions and endorsed plans.
  • Investigating complaints from residents and community stakeholders.
  • Negotiating appropriate outcomes to resolve planning compliance matters.
  • Preparing investigation reports, correspondence, infringement notices and enforcement documentation.
  • Assisting with enforcement proceedings, including VCAT matters.
  • Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: 
 
  • Previous experience in planning investigations, compliance or enforcement, ideally within Local Government.
  • Relevant qualifications in Town Planning, Regulatory Services or equivalent experience.
  • Sound knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and Victorian planning schemes.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting site inspections and investigations.
  • Strong communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and within a team.
  • Current Victorian driver's license.
Interested? If you're interested in this opportunity, please click Apply Now or contact Narule Stewart at Public Sector People for a confidential discussion on 0434 024 776 or email nstewart@publicsectorpeople.com.au  

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Where is the Planning Investigations Officer job located?
The Planning Investigations Officer role with Public Sector People is based in VIC - Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the Planning Investigations Officer role pay?
Public Sector People lists the Planning Investigations Officer role at AUD 40–60 per hour.
Is the Planning Investigations Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Public Sector People.
What experience level is the Planning Investigations Officer role?
The Planning Investigations Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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