Coordinator Statutory Planning

Central Goldfields Shire Council; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits transfer

Flexible work options

Counselling support

Gender equality & diversity

Job summary

Central Goldfields Shire Council in Maryborough, VIC, is seeking an experienced Coordinator Statutory Planning to lead the statutory planning team, provide expert advice, and oversee complex applications and subdivisions.

The role requires strong leadership, comprehensive knowledge of Victorian planning legislation, and a proven ability to deliver quality outcomes while engaging with Councillors, developers and the community.

Qualifications

• Experienced planning professional with strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge of Victorian planning legislation and processes.
• Demonstrated experience in statutory planning, ideally within local government, and ability to manage complex planning matters while leading a high-performing team.
• Confident communicator with exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's statutory planning team and provide expert planning advice.
• Oversee complex planning and subdivision applications, ensuring quality planning outcomes.
• Balance community expectations with legislative requirements and sustainable growth.
• Engage with Councillors, developers, government agencies and the community to deliver positive development outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Central Goldfields Shire Council – Maryborough VIC

Located just a couple of hours from Melbourne, Maryborough sits in the geographical heart of Victoria, with easy access to major regional centres such as Ballarat and Bendigo. The Central Goldfields Shire combines rich heritage, striking architecture, and a warm, connected community. With affordable housing, quality facilities, strong employment growth and continued investment across the region, it offers an appealing lifestyle that is both convenient and full of opportunity.

Role Permanent Full time
Band 7$108,082.46 to $120,784.40+ Super, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

Making a difference

As Coordinator Statutory Planning, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the future development of Central Goldfields Shire. You will lead Council's statutory planning team, provide expert planning advice, oversee complex planning and subdivision applications, and ensure quality planning outcomes that balance community expectations, legislative requirements and sustainable growth.

Working closely with Councillors, senior managers, developers, government agencies and the community, you will contribute to delivering positive development outcomes that support economic growth, protect community values and enhance the municipality's liveability.

We are seeking an experienced planning professional with strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge of Victorian planning legislation and processes. You will have demonstrated experience in statutory planning, ideally within local government, and the ability to manage complex planning matters while leading and developing a high-performing team.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and problem-solving skills. You will be customer-focused, collaborative and capable of building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience preparing reports, presenting recommendations and representing organisations at VCAT will be highly regarded.

Our Values

• Authentic Communication
• Improvement Is Possible

What Central Goldfields Shire Council can offer you?

Central Goldfields Shire Council is a collaborative, community‑focused workplace where our people—our greatest asset—are truly valued. We champion continuous learning, professional support, and innovative thinking to deliver meaningful outcomes for our community. With over 210 staff, we’re proud of the positive culture we’ve built together and the commitment we bring to serving our region.

• Meaningful work with a dedicated team
• Transfer of benefits for employees from other Victorian Councils
• Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
• Work–life balance options – Our flexible arrangements promote work–life balance
• Annual salary advancement within Banding through professional development planning
• Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program

If you would like to contact our People and Culture team, please email ******@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

Applications close at 11.30pm 15 November 2026

Central Goldfields Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people.

Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.

We are a Child Safe Organisation committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to creating environments where children are safe, valued, and heard.