principal strategic planner - urban.

• Act as a technical expert providing leadership and direction to team members in the delivery of strategic land use planning matters to drive integrated and sustainable planning outcomes.
• Provide expert advice in strategic land use planning in accordance with legislative, policy and business requirements.
• Lead the delivery of highly complex strategic planning projects and specialist project teams (including external consultants) to achieve strategic and business outcomes.
• Support the development of team capability to drive a high performance, continuous improvement and customer focussed culture.
• Provide specialist technical input into the development and implementation of key policy relating to the planning scheme, infrastructure planning, significant major projects and key placemaking activities.
• Facilitate project-based community consultation including representing Council at a range of customer meetings, community and business forums.
• Build high level relationships across a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects and service deliverables are achieved.
• Act as a department delegate on a variety of projects, providing a source of professional advice to key stakeholders.

• Substantial experience in the delivery of highly complex strategic land use planning projects, including leading and mentoring project-based teams and conducting evidence-based research to inform policy options and directions, planning scheme reviews and amendments.
• Substantial experience in project management and associated risk management practices.
• High level experience providing expert strategic and technical advice.
• Ability to lead projects and teams in response to changes in direction in uncertain or emergent circumstances and in a rapidly changing policy environment.

• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent
• Current "C" Class Drivers Licence

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume and cover letter - word format is preferred.

If you have any queries, please contact Tom Conway on 0491 293 993 or tom.conway@randstad.com.au

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