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To Apply

Position Contact:	Alice Kingsland, [phone]
Agency Recruitment Site:	http://www.infrastructure.gov.au

This notice is part of the electronic Public Service Gazette PS34 - 24 Aug 2017 Published by Australian Public Service Commission.

Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware;

. that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette

. applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies

Infrastructure and Regional Development

Vacancy N.N. 10711400

National Capital Authority Closing date: Friday, 1 September 2017 National Capital Plan

Job Title:	Senior Officer, Town Planner
JobType:	Ongoing, Full-time

Location:	Parkes - ACT
Salary:	$73,286 - $87,918
Classifications:	APS Level 6
Position No:	360
Agency Website:	http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/

Job Description ^{http://www.nca.gov.au/}

Duties

The National Capital Authority (NCA) is seeking an experienced and motivated person to join the NCA’s Development Approvals and Heritage section in the National Capital Plan Branch.
Under limited direction the successful applicant will:

1. 
   Assess works approvals under the National Capital Plan, including the preparation of reports, briefings and Ministerial responses.
   
2. 
   Provide high level planning policy, strategic and general planning advice to the Branch.
   
3. 
   Prepare reports on planning proposals and submissions to the NCA on works approvals and processes.
   
4. 
   Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders (external and internal), to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation. Represent the NCA at relevant meetings as required.
   
5. 
   Manage resources (including consultants and contracts) and other tasks related to the Branch in accordance with legislation and NCA policies and guidelines as required.
   
6. 
   Assist the Director, Development and Approvals with heritage management, and reporting and administrative functions as required.
   
7. 
   Participate as a constructive member of the National Capital Plan Branch and provide reasonable support with functions as required.
   

Eligibility

Tertiary qualifications in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture or a related discipline. Experience in built heritage management desirable.

To be eligible to work with the NCA you must:

• 
  be an Australian citizen
  
• 
  be willing to undergo a medical examination if applicable
  
• 
  undertake a security assessment to the requisite standard
  
• 
  have completed the 'redundancy benefit period' if you received a redundancy benefit from an Australian Public Service (APS) agency or a non-APS Commonwealth employer.
  

Notes

Before submitting your application you must obtain the selection criteria from our website at www.nca.gov.au. The contact officer can provide further information about the duties of the position if required.

To Apply

Selection Documentation:	Eva Kirby, [phone], [e-mail]
Position Contact:	Ilse Wurst, [phone]
Apply:	[e-mail]
Agency Recruitment Site:	http://www.nca.gov.au/

This notice is part of the electronic Public Service Gazette PS34 - 24 Aug 2017 Published by Australian Public Service Commission.

Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware;

. that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette

. applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies