Senior Planner

Your new company
Hays is currently recruiting for a Senior Planner role working for a growing council based in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs. This is a temporary three month assignment paying at Band 6.

Your new role
Reporting into the Planning Coordinator, you will be working as a Senior Planner undertaking all aspects of planning applications and proposals. You will be project managing, providing advice and making recommendations within current guidelines. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Providing verbal and written responses and advice regarding such applications to the public, your colleagues and other parties
• Preparing and submitting submissions for VCAT
• Representing the department at VCAT and other formal bodies
• Recommending solutions and resolving issues using your excellent negotiation skills
• Keeping up to date with all Council and State Government policies and objectives in planning

What you'll need to succeed

• At least three years’ experience as a Statutory Planner or currently already working in a Senior Planner role
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline
• Previous experience preparing and presenting reports
• Ability to work effectively with other teams
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Good time management skills and ability to work and act on your own initiative

What you'll get in return
You will get an opportunity to work in a high performing team, who promote growth and a collegiate work culture. In addition, you will secure a competitive hourly rate with flexible working arrangements.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us on 0424143451 or via email Courtney Sweetman | courtney.sweetman@hays.com.au. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact for a confidential discussion on your career.

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