Assess and appraise a range of planning and subdivision applicationsParticipate in the planning and development of new Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) and Developer Contribution Plans (DCPs)Provide high level strategic land use planning and policy development advice and researchexpertise to the Council, Council officers, applicants and the community Prepare and present high level submissions of a statutory nature before VCATPrepare delegate and Council reportsLiaise and negotiate with developers, applicants, the public and interest groups onplanning matters of a complex nature.Represent Council on inter-municipal and inter-governmental working parties and forumson growth area issues

Assess a varied caseload of residential and commercial development applicationsPrepare Delegated and Committee Reports and present them to the Planning CommitteePrepare Section 106 (Planning obligations) agreements, represent the Council in appeals and cost applicationsProvide planning advice for pre-applications and as a Duty Planner (pro-rata)Facilitate Community Consultation workshops for redevelopment sites within the BoroughConduct site visits and arrange site meetings Liaise with internal and external departments regarding planning proposals

Act as the Lead Planner on a number of significant developmentsProcess major development applications and fast track minor submissionsPrepare and present reports to the Town Planning Committee and represent the Council at public meetings/enquiriesAdvise applicants, agents and members of the public regarding planning issues and negotiate better planning outcomesHandle appeals associated with planning applications and represent the Council at the Planning InspectorateUse Project Management techniques to handle workload and determine within statutory timeframesImplement and monitor relevant Planning PoliciesMentor junior staff

Assessment of a mixed caseload of major and minor applicationsAppraise a variety of small and large scale subdivisionsPreparation of Structure Plans, Town Planning Scheme Amendments, Design Guidelines and Detailed Area PlansFormulation and implementation of Local Planning Policies and proceduresPreparation of reports for Council meetingsLiaison with landowners, stakeholders, government agencies, developers and consultantsLiaison with other internal departments such as Engineering, Building and Environmental Health.Chairing of Development Control Unit weekly meetingInvolvement with planning appeals, including representing the Council at the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT)Provide professional guidance and advice to the general public, other Planning Officers and the Planning Enforcement teamAssist in the facilitation of community consultation sessions for various urban renewal projects throughout the City.

Researching numerous topics and writing copy on eachMeeting strict deadlines each and every weekProof reading and attention to detailLiaise with both internal and external sources