28 October 2016

Dear Potential Applicant,

Re: PlanningCoordinator

Thank you for your interest in applying for this position with Corangamite CMA.

The Planning Coordinator will lead all aspects relating to the delivery of:

  • the Port Phillip Bay (Western Shoreline) and Bellarine Peninsular Ramsar Site Management Plan renewal, and
  • the Rivers 2040 Project that involves working with stakeholders and the community to agree on management actions and document preparation.

This role will also support integration of the Authority’s and the region’s NRM strategies and coordinate responses to draft stakeholder strategies, plans and policies.

This position willbe located in Colac and will receive the following working benefits whilst enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living and working within the Corangamite region:

  • Full time employment (38 hours per week)
  • Generous remuneration dependant on relevant experience and qualifications
  • 9.5% Superannuation
  • Flexible working conditions including Flexitimeand Purchased Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Rewards & Recognition Initiatives
  • Social Club
  • 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Professional development and training opportunities

A position description and additional information about Corangamite CMA are attached. To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit the following information via email to :

  1. Complete application form
  2. A resume or curriculum vitae (maximum five pages)
  3. A response to the key selection criteria (maximum four pages) with a concise description and examples of how you consider you meet each of the criteria. Each key selection criterion should be addressed separately.

Applications should be submitted via email by 12 noon on Friday,11November 2016.

Upon receipt of applications, Corangamite CMA will send you a notification email advising that your application has been received.

The successful applicant will be required to sign an Employment Agreement and Position Description that defines the terms and conditions of the employment with Corangamite CMA.

For further information on this position, please direct enquiries to the Human Resources Coordinator on (03) 5232 9100.

Corangamite CMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Yours sincerely,

Gareth Smith

Chief Executive Officer

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Details of Advertised Vacancy

Job Title:PlanningCoordinator
Closing date for applications: 12 noon – Friday 11 November 2016
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POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: PLANNING COORDINATOR

Organisation Information:

The Victorian Government established the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) in 1997 as a statutory authority under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 and the Water Act 1989. Our primary role is to oversee land, biodiversity and water resources management based on an understanding and commitment to sustainable use, conservation and rehabilitation of those resources, in an area stretching from Geelong to Ballarat and along the coast to Peterborough.

About 420,000 people live in the catchment’s 13,340 square kilometres in south-west Victoria that includes 175 kilometres of coastal fringe. The region is renowned for its landscape diversity including its spectacular coastline, the Otways, the volcanic plains and the Central Highlands. These landscapes support strong agriculture and forestry sectors, and contain lakes and wetlands of national and international significance, highly valued rivers and estuaries and a range of native flora, fauna and ecological communities.

The CMA consists of a nine member Board and three Departments: Integrated Catchment and Strategy, Community Engagement and Investment; and Business Support. We employ approximately 45 employees with offices in both Colac and Geelong.

Position specification:

Position / Planning Coordinator
Reporting relationships / Reports to:
Strategy and Planning Manager
Direct Reports:
None, however may supervise staff, consultants and contractors, as required.
Functional Responsibility:
Natural Resource Management (NRM) strategy and planning.
Stakeholder relationships / Internal:
Corangamite CMA staff, board and committee members.
External:
Senior staff in Australian and Victorian government departments including, Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI), local government and other Corangamite CMA partners relevant to natural resource management (NRM) in the region, including agricultural industries, Landcare networks and Groups, water corporations and Parks Victoria.
Objectives / The position will lead all aspects relating to the delivery of:
  • The Port Phillip Bay (Western Shoreline) and Bellarine Peninsular Ramsar Site Management Plan renewal, and
  • The Rivers 2040 projectthat involves working with stakeholders and the community to agree on management actions and document preparation. This project will initially be focused on the Moorabool Catchment and will be expanded in future years.
The position will also support integration of the Authority's and region's NRM strategies and coordinate responses to draft stakeholder strategies, plans, policies, etc., to ensure recognition and consistency with the Corangamite Regional Catchment Strategy (RCS), its sub-strategies and other NRM strategy objectives.
It is also expected that the position will coordinate and lead public presentations, forums and meetings, and undertake other duties as directed.
Position background / This is a new position.
Position Location / The position will be based in the Corangamite CMA’s Colac office with the expectation of working from both the Corangamite CMA’s Colac and Geelong offices on an as needs basis.
Award / Salary / Hours / Salary is equivalent to Band 7 of the Corangamite CMA Workplace Agreement.
Fixed term contract to 1/7/2018. Full Time - 38 hours per week with the requirement to work additional hours as required to meet unusual circumstances and operational requirements (negotiable).

Key result areas:

The following information outlines the key result areas and the resultant core competencies that relate to the position.

KRA / Measurement
Strategy / Plan Coordination / Lead the delivery of the Port Phillip Bay (Western Shoreline) and Bellarine Peninsular Ramsar Site Management Plan renewal including project design, coordination, stakeholder engagement and publication preparation resulting in their timely completion.
Deliver the Rivers 2040 project including project design, coordination, stakeholder engagement and publication preparation resulting in their timely completion. This project will initially be focused on the Moorabool Catchment and will be expanded in future years.
This position will also assist with and lead projects relating to coordination of the RCS implementation, monitoring, reporting and review processes.
As appropriate, attend and represent the Corangamite CMA on relevant forums and participate in ways that maximises the Corangamite CMA’s input and guidance advantageous to the delivery and implementation of the RCS, sub-strategies and other relevant projects.
Partnership Engagement / Play an active role in establishing formal partnerships and improved relationships with the Corangamite CMA’s partner organisations, internal and external stakeholders including the community, resulting in the successful promotion, development, review and implementation of strategies.
Response to Stakeholder Strategies, Plans and Policies / Timely and quality preparation and presentation of papers and submissions for the Board and executive management in response to draft National, State, regional and local draft strategies, plans and policies that have strategic significance to the business of the CMA.
Staff Leadership / Behaviours are consistent with the Corangamite CMA's values, providing high quality support to their manager, other managers and staff, CEO and the Board.
Successful management of internal project teams as determined through individual strategy/plan requirements, to ensure key timelines and milestones are achieved.
Provide advice and support to other functions within the Corangamite CMA when required.
Perform all other duties as directed within the limits of skill, competence and training to maximise flexibility and effectiveness.
Occupational Health and Safety / Comply with OH&S policy and procedures, and ensure safe working practices are adhered to.

Core competencies:

Accountability & Extent of Authority

  • Accountable for the delivery of the key objectives of this role, and providing advice to stakeholders and support to more senior employees within defined guidelines and policies.
  • Exercise powers, duties and functions in accordance with the instrument of delegation and ensure any decisions made are in accordance with delegated authority.

Judgement & Decision Making

  • Demonstrated analytical skills and initiative in identifying a range of options or solutions to resolve complex or technical problems.
  • Ability to determine appropriate method, technology or process, however guidance and advice is usually available from within the organisation or more senior employees.

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

  • Demonstrated negotiation skills and a record of building professional, positive, purposeful and productive partnerships at all levels across and within organisations.
  • The ability to work autonomously whilst knowing when to consult and collaborate with others, internally and outside the organisation, is an important skill for this position.
  • Well-developed writing skills are essential to the position.
  • Strong creative problem-solving skills, along with the ability to lead and encourage people in learning and problem solving, will be important to ensure that complex, multi-component actions can be planned and agreed to by the various partners.
  • Demonstrated initiative and innovation will be valuable attributes.
  • An ability to work effectively within a team environment and to achieve results that assist the Corangamite CMA to meet its corporate objectives.
  • Demonstrated project management and team management skills.
  • Proficient computer skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (knowledge and use of spreadsheets and databases.

Interpersonal Skills

  • High level interpersonal skills (facilitation, presentation, consultation and negotiation) to deal with a range of clients including Board members, government representatives, community groups, industries, colleagues and senior management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare external correspondence and reports, and to positively engage with key internal and external stakeholders to resolve problems.
  • Ability to gain cooperation and assistance from customers, members of the public and other employees, and establish and maintain effective partnerships and networks.
  • Ability to uphold and demonstrate Corangamite CMA’s Values of Integrity, Accountability, Leadership and Innovation, and the associated behaviours.

Management Skills

  • Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise own work and where appropriate that of other employees or contractors, to achieve specific goals and objectives in the most efficient way within the resources available and competing demands and timeframes.
  • Ability to assist others through on-the-job training and guidance on matters of technical, procedural or administrative nature.

Knowledge / experience

  • Demonstrated experience in strategy development, implementation, monitoring, evaluating and improvement.
  • A strong understanding of the region’s natural resources and how they are managed.
  • A good understanding of the role of the Catchment and Land Protection Act (CaLP) 1994, Water Act 1989 and of its provisions for CMAs and Regional Catchment Strategies.
  • Experience in integrated natural resource management, and a sound knowledge of regional, state and federal policies and programs relating to natural resource management.

Qualifications

  • A suitable tertiary qualification in natural resource management, strategic planning or land or water management would be desirable but not essential.
  • Current Australian Driver’s Licence.

Key Selection Criteria:

  • A suitable tertiary qualification in natural resource management, strategic planning or land or water management would be desirable but not essential.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategy development, implementation, monitoring, evaluating and improvement.
  • A strong understanding of the region’s natural resources and how they are managed.
  • A good understanding of the role of the CaLP Act, Water Act and of its provisions for CMAs and Regional Catchment Strategies.
  • Experience in integrated natural resource management, and a sound knowledge of regional, state and federal policies and programs relating to natural resource management.
  • Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise own work.
  • High level interpersonal skills (facilitation, presentation, consultation and negotiation) to deal with a range of clients including Board members, government representatives, community groups, industries, colleagues and senior management.
  • Ability to uphold and demonstrate Corangamite CMA’s Values of Integrity, Accountability, Leadership and Innovation, and the associated behaviours.

Our Purpose:

The protection and enhancement of land, water and biodiversity in the Corangamite region.

Our Values & Behaviours:

Integrity: / We will treat everyone equally and with respect; be honest, transparent and share our knowledge; and encourage and value other views.
Accountability: / We will be responsive to request ford responsible for our actions and decisions.
Leadership: / We will lead by example and empower others through teamwork and partnerships.
Innovation: / We will challenge ourselves, and encourage and support new ideas or approaches.

Adherence to all Corangamite CMA's policies and procedures including but not limited to:

  • Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees
  • Fraud Prevention
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Information Communication Technology Acceptable Use
  • Acceptance of Gifts and Entertainment
  • Information and Privacy
  • Equal Opportunity, Harassment, Bullying & Discrimination
  • Protected disclosures

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About Corangamite CMA

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) ensures the protection and sustainable development of land, biodiversity and water resources within a boundary stretching from Geelong to Ballarat and along the coast to Peterborough.

About 380,000 people live in the catchment’s 13,340 square kilometres of south-western Victoria and 175 kilometres of coastal fringe.

The region is defined by four river basins – the Moorabool, Barwon, Lake Corangamite and Otway Coast.

It includes all or part of the cities of Ballarat and Greater Geelong, the Borough of Queenscliffe and the shires of Moorabool, Surf Coast, Corangamite, Golden Plains, Colac Otway and Moyne.

The main office and business support function is based in Colac.

Our Purpose – why we are here

The protection and enhancement of land, water and biodiversity in the Corangamite region.

The vision – for the region

A healthy Corangamite catchment valued by engaged communities.

Our focus – the foundations for change

  • Increased breadth and depth of participation
  • Increased investment and development of joint priorities
  • Improved integration and coordination
  • Increased and widely shared knowledge

Our approach – the values and behaviours

  • Integrity – we will treat everyone equally and with respect; be honest, transparent and share our knowledge; and encourage and value other views.
  • Accountability – we will be responsive to requests and responsible for our actions and decisions.
  • Leadership – we will lead by example and empower others through teamwork and partnerships.
  • Innovation – we will challenge ourselves, and encourage and support new ideas or approaches.

For further information on Corangamite CMA, please visit

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