- Temporary
(fixed term) Full time – 12 months
- $98,436.47 +
12% Superannuation
- Commuter
Vehicle use option
- Monthly RDO
A fantastic
opportunity exists for the right candidate to join a small but high functioning
team to investigate and resolve breaches of the Planning Scheme, Planning
Permits and relevant agreements. The successful candidate will have experience
in working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, and will possess strong
communication skills. They will have excellent organisational skills, and enjoy
the challenge of a busy, service focused environment.
Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100
different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and
galleries, to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that
Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
We provide challenging and rewarding employment
opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive
and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of
benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career
development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
We’re constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community and we are looking for someone to
join our team for a 12-month period. We are seeking a high performing
individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our
community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, while
developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver
excellent outcomes for Manningham.
About the role
You will be
responsible forundertaking high level
problem solving, have a high level of investigative and analytical skills, with
the ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with conflict, complaints,
and enquiries. You will utilise your conflict resolution skills within
a regulatory and enforcement framework, where Officers will have to manage
difficult and complex conversations, and respond to potentially emotional and
poor behaviour.
Skills and experience
- Have extensive
experience in Planning Compliance and/or planning or law enforcement and
investigative procedures. Strong
communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong technical
knowledge and application of planning legislation and/or legal/legislative
requirements combined with law enforcement procedures.
- Be resilient and have
a demonstrated high level of emotional intelligence.
- Have
a high level of self-motivation to complete complex, broad tasks and projects
within agreed limitations and meet deadlines.
- Possess
a strong level of investigative and analytical skill with the ability to deal
effectively and diplomatically with conflict, complaints and enquiries.
Position
Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the
Manningham careers’ section:Job Vacancies
How to
Apply
Click APPLY
to submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Anna Mealyea,
Team Leader Planning Compliance on 9840 9769.
For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us
Applications
close on Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 11.00pm
Council
recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure
equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications
from underrepresented groups, including people who are from an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,
gender identities, sexual orientation, and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council has a number of policies and
practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.
If you
require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,
please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council
is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a
Working with Children Check.
