Senior Strategic Planner
The Organisation
Plan2Place Consulting is a small urban planning firm that prepares strategic plans for clients across Victoria. We service largely local council and state government bodies bringing multidisciplinary teams together on projects of various scales. The business recognises that each place is unique and requires appropriate analysis and responses to meet the needs of the community. We know effective planning that incorporates the elements of good design, sustainability, economic development, transport planning, heritage considerations, social and community development and local infrastructure is critical.
We provide expert planning advice to create exceptional places.
Position Description
The role:
- Contributes to the preparation of a range of strategic planning projects for State and Local Government.
- Requires the successful candidate to lead certain parts of the project including project management, plan/strategy preparation and procurement and delivery of technical work, delivery of high-quality advice and problem solving for urban problems.
- Will assist in the delivery of strategic plans and implementation tools, including those focused on activity centres, MAC/commercial/town centre planning, renewal areas, residential areas including housing and neighbourhood character strategies, industrial areas and urban change areas.
Key Accountabilities
- Take a leading role in the preparation of structure plans, planning scheme amendments, planning controls and other strategic plans across Victoria.
- Lead research and analysis of strategic and statutory documents relating to urban and regional planning and prepare simple reports.
- Engage with stakeholders such as council and state government officers, local communities, landowners and developers in formulating strategic plans to achieve client objectives.
- Assist with consultation and negotiations with stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Prepare briefs and presentations for senior team members.
- Work with multi-disciplinary project teams on the preparation of strategic plans in accordance with State Guidance including Planning Practice Notes, Ministerial Directions and the Practitioners Guide.
- Prepare and / or direct the preparation of quality drawings, plans, graphics and other visual aids, both of a conceptual and technical nature, including layout design analysis and graphic representation of landscape, structure, infrastructure, built and natural features to communicate key messages.
- Support senior team members in preparing policy guidance and recommendation.
- Lead procurement processes for external technical advice in accordance with P2P policies and processes.
- Utilise project management skills and systems, as well as personal initiative, to manage projects in a timely and effective manner and to deliver best practice urban planning outcomes.
- Plan and prioritise their work program effectively and realistically to achieve agreed outputs within timelines. This includes tracking time across projects and basic project management without supervision.
- Other tasks as reasonably directed related to the role.
The Work Environment
Plan2Place Consulting is a progressive organisation which prides itself on a positive and inclusive work culture. This includes:
- WFH-Office hybrid environment offered (currently a minimum of 4 days in the office is required).
- Professional development is strongly supported with a generous Learning and Development budget for staff
- Paid membership to Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
- Excellent office location close to public transport.
- Friendly and collaborative culture (including staff social gatherings, hosting annual events for our network, and industry networking opportunities).
Other Relevant Information
- The position reports to the Director, Plan2Place Consulting, with daily HR related enquiries managed by the Business Manager, Plan2Place Consulting.
- The position is located at the offices of Plan2Place Consulting. Address at point of engagement is 101A/692 High Street, Thornbury VIC 3071.
- This position will be required to work from the office for a minimum of four days a week. Any work from home arrangements are to be negotiated with the Director ahead of time. This requirement may change at the discretion of the organisation/manager.
- This position description is indicative of the initial expectation of the role and subject to changes to organisational goals and priorities, activities or focus of the job.
- Applicants should address the full key selection criteria.
- The successful candidate will be employed pursuant to the Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020 and subject to the Plan2Place Consulting Human Resources Policy.
- Under the Plan2Place Consulting COVID-19 Policy, you are required to provide evidence of the minimum vaccination requirements (two doses) or an exemption, prior to receiving a formal offer of employment.
- Plan2Place Consulting is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination. We welcome people of all abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, sexual orientation, and gender identity.