An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Planning Investigations Officer to join a supportive and well-established Local Government team in a Melbourne metro council.
This hands-on role offers a great mix of site inspections, planning investigations and stakeholder engagement. You'll play an important part in ensuring compliance with planning regulations, resolving complex matters and achieving positive outcomes for the local community.
The Role Reporting to the Statutory Planning Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting site inspections and investigating alleged breaches of planning permits and planning scheme requirements.
- Monitoring properties to ensure compliance with permit conditions and endorsed plans.
- Investigating complaints from residents and community stakeholders.
- Negotiating appropriate outcomes to resolve planning compliance matters.
- Preparing investigation reports, correspondence, infringement notices and enforcement documentation.
- Assisting with enforcement proceedings, including VCAT matters.
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience in planning investigations, compliance or enforcement, ideally within Local Government.
- Relevant qualifications in Town Planning, Regulatory Services or equivalent experience.
- Sound knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and Victorian planning schemes.
- Demonstrated experience conducting site inspections and investigations.
- Strong communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and within a team.
- Current Victorian driver's license.
