• $93,328 per annum (Band 6), plus Super
• Temporary Full Time until June 2023

At Hume City Council, our people are our most important asset, central to protecting our precious natural environment, and building liveable, sustainable, green, healthy, and active communities.

The Planning & Development department is seeking an experienced environmental professional to fill the role of Environmental Planning & Compliance Officer.

The successful candidate will come with experience and highly developed interpersonal skills who can hit the ground running, whilst quickly familiarising themselves with systems and processes, and apply their skills, knowledge and experience to the growth area setting.

Our staff work collaboratively with staff across the organisation, external stakeholders from the development industry, community organisations, residents, and government departments and agencies. Your skills and experience will contribute to further develop the culture of environmental sustainability across the municipality and within the community.

Key Skills

• Well-developed understanding of the natural heritage values within Hume City Council including skills and knowledge in identifying indigenous vegetation communities, flora species and fauna habitat.
• Well-developed understanding of Victoria's planning framework as it relates to environmental planning / management.
• An understanding of water sensitive urban design and industrial stormwater management as it relates to environmental planning.
• An understanding of the statutory procedures for undertaking environmental compliance and enforcement within local government.

Organisation Profile

Hume City Council is a leader in local government and is recognised for its innovation, initiative, leadership, service, quality and support for its people.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion and the principles of gender equality.

Our Council recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse and adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation. Our people are required to observe child safe requirements and support the safety, participation, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Our strong commitment to social justice and the environment provides opportunities for employees to participate in various programs.

We offer flexible work arrangements and a range of other employee benefits to support employee's work life balance.

Hume City Council requires staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the directions issued by the Victorian government. Where applicable, successful applicants will be required to provide a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or valid medical exemption.

For further information please view the position description or contact Claire Fenby on 0428 319 844.

A position description is attached.

Job ID: 6046700