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 capable and team-oriented Principal Planner to join our established and high performing Statutory Planning team. In a time of rapid regulatory change, the appointee will be responsible for assessing more complex development proposals, playing a key role in not only processing applications but supporting adaption of our service to new assessment approaches and pathways.

The main responsibilities will include:

- Assessing more complex planning applications in accordance with planning regulations and Council's internal standards
- Providing high quality customer service
- Providing support and guidance to less experienced members of the Statutory Planning team

About you As the successful candidate you will have:

- Substantial relevant experience in the assessment of planning applications in the Victorian Planning system
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated capability to work as a collaborative member in a high performing team





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 advantages such as:

- Hybrid Working arrangements available
- Flexible working hours available
- Rostered Day Off
- 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 7 currently remunerated at $111,878 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required. If you would like to learn more about this prospect or have any questions, please contact Stuart Caldwell, Statutory Planning Co-Ordinator on (03) 9784 1909 9784 1909) or [email protected] The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

The closing date for applications to this role is Wednesday October 28 at 11:55pm.

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.

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*.*

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children secure.

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers. Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page as this will be referred to in an interview.

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.

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