Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Development Services Department is looking for a Statutory Planner who will be responsible for providing a high-quality service in the performance of Council’s statutory planning duties.

The main responsibilities will include: 

• Assess, provide recommendations and prepare reports on a variety of planning applications and requests for related planning matters, for both private land and Council owned land within specified timeframes.
• To provide professional, timely and accurate advice with respect to the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Frankston Planning Scheme.
• Respond to telephone, counter and written enquiries in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in Statutory Planning processes to improve the performance of the Statutory Planning Unit.
• With support, represent Council at Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal (VCAT) hearings as appropriate, including preparing submissions, presenting to the tribunal, discussing with relevant parties and briefing consultants and legal representatives.

This is a full time permanent position. 

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Urban Planning or related discipline.
• Recent and relevant planning experience 
• Ability to deliver a high standard of customer service.
• Ability to work productively and cooperatively within a team environment.
• Relevant technology skills to enable the delivery of work requirements.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 5 currently remunerated at $80,750.44 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Stuart Caldwell on (03) 9784 1909 or  Stuart.Caldwell@frankston.vic.gov.au . 

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page. 

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.