Project Officer Strategic Planning - Cottesloe, Australia - Diplomatik

Diplomatik

Verified Company

Cottesloe, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Officer for a trusted client in Cottesloe.

The position would be starting immediatley and be fulltime permanent with the client. The purpose of this role is to undertake strategic planning, financial and administrative tasks within the planning team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advice and guidance to coordinate and plan projects within time, cost and quality parameters.
Arrange and coordinate the Steering Group and Project Facilitation Group meetings including the provision of expert and technical advice to both Groups.
Coordinate resources including consultants engaged in the delivery of plans project and other strategic planning projects as required.
Provide advice and guidance in relation to project delivery, including project formulation (scope planning, budgeting and programming), the development of consult and design briefs, management of subsequent engagements and as necessary issue resolution.
Provide high quality, accurate and timely advice to the Project Managers to assist in resolving any planning and infrastructure issues affecting the study area and associated projects.
Identify and manage areas of risk to the project and inform the Project Managers, Executive and Council accordingly.

Skills & Experience

Tertiary Qualifications in urban planning, urban design, project management or equivalent.
Demonstrated project management and technical assessment skills, including the ability to undertake research and write complex reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high level report writing skills and practical experience in addressing and presenting to Council.
Sound working knowledge of planning legislation and the State and Local planning frameworks.
Understanding of strategic planning principles, local policies, research techniques.
Understanding of the needs of the development industry and the potential impacts of development on the environment and community infrastructure.
Ability to manage a dynamic workload and operate effectively under pressure.
Ability to develop and gain cooperation and support from the community and to work collaboratively with external organisations and internal work colleagues.
Highly developed computer literacy skills, including Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel and GIS mapping
Sound knowledge of Local Government