If you wish to play a key role in Melbourne's future, join the Growth Areas Authority.
• Become part of an organisation that exists to make a difference
• Add your skills to a team of highly talented professionals
The Growth Areas Authority (GAA) is an independent statutory body established by the Victorian Government to guide sustainable development of Melbourne's five growth areas: Casey-Cardinia, Hume, Melton-Caroline Springs, Whittlesea and Wyndham.
We work in partnership with local Councils, developers and the Victorian Government to create new communities in Melbourne's growth areas that are well planned, liveable, affordable, environmentally progressive and provided with essential services.
If you are employed by the GAA you will work hard, be exposed to challenging opportunities as part of a small close knit team, and be well rewarded for your efforts.
All positions close: 5pm, Friday 13th November 2009.
$63K - $88K depending on skills and experience.
$73K - $119K depending on skills and experience.
As a Structure Planner you will contribute to the planning and development of new communities, employment areas and activity centres. Additionally you will coordinate a whole of government approach to growth area planning, including transport, community services and open spaces. You will be responsible for consulting with a range of stakeholders to achieve agreed outcomes around specific planning issues as well as the preparation of sound planning advice, analysis and assessment of planning proposals.
For further information about these postions please contact Belinda Smith on 03 9651 9613.
Position Description: Senior Precinct Structure Planner
Position Description: Structure Planning Manager
$80K - $104K depending on skills and experience.
As a Statutory Planner you will contribute to the planning and development of new communities, employment areas and activity centres. Additionally you will coordinate a whole of government approach to growth area planning, including transport, community services and open spaces. You will be responsible for consulting with a range of stakeholders to achieve agreed outcomes around specific planning issues as well as the preparation of sound planning advice, analysis and assessment of planning proposals.
Please contact Suzane Becker on 03 9651 9602 for more information about this role.
Position Description: Senior Urban Planner
$57K - $71K depending on skills and experience.
The GAA is looking for a CAD ‘Guru'. As the lead CAD Operator, you will be responsible for adding value to the GAA's core strategic planning functions by assisting with growth area design, mapping, graphic design production and presentation needs. Suitable applicants with a background in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design or a related field, and with a strong interest in urban planning, are encouraged to apply.
This role is an opportunity to show off your already well honed CAD design skills. Call Paul Cassidy on 041 015 916 for more information about this role.
Position Description: CAD Operator
$51K - $63K depending on skills and experience.
As an enthusiastic and self-motivated Town Planner you will provide assistance and support the planning and development of new communities, employment areas and activity centres in Melbourne's growth areas.
You will work with Environmental and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Planning Managers to coordinate a whole of government approach to growth area planning, including assessment of and reporting on biodiversity and/or Aboriginal cultural heritage values.
Contract administration and organisation of consultation and project meetings will form an important part of this role. To find out more about this role please contact either Ken King on 9651 9646 or Steve Dunn on 0417 382 740
Position Description: Project Planner - Graduate Role
To apply please send your resume and response to the key selection criteria to jobs@gaa.vic.gov.au quoting the position title in the subject heading. General enquiries can be directed to Vicki Passmore, Manager, People & Resources, on (03) 9651 9627.