Graduate Planning Officer

Moyne Shire Council; Port Fairy; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Moyne Shire Council invites applications for a Graduate Planning Officer to join our Planning Team. We seek a recent planning graduate or nearing completion to assess applications, conduct site inspections, and provide planning advice under mentorship.

The role offers structured mentoring, diverse projects, and flexible working within a supportive team. You will gain hands-on experience and be supported by experienced planners while contributing to community outcomes in a rural and coastal

Qualifications

• Town Planning qualification (completed or near completion)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A passion for planning and community outcomes

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications
• Undertake site inspections
• Provide planning advice and be mentored by experienced planners

Skills

Digital literacy

Report writing

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Town planning degree

Driver’s Licence

Working with Children Check

Progress toward degree completion acceptable

Job description

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Graduate Planning Officer

• Reference number REC 46
• Job type Permanent full-time
• Package $39.84 - $45.13 per hour (starting wage dependent on experience)

Join Moyne Shire Council and help shape the future of our rural and coastal communities. We're looking for a recent planning graduate or someone nearing completion of a Town Planning degree to join our supportive Planning Team. You'll gain hands‑on experience assessing planning applications, undertaking site inspections, and providing planning advice, all while being mentored by experienced planners.

What we're looking for:

• Town Planning qualification (completed or near completion)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A passion for planning and community outcomes

What we offer:

• Structured mentoring and professional development
• Diverse and rewarding planning projects.
• Flexible working and supportive team environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Driver’s Licence
• Employee Working with Children Check
• A completed tertiary qualification in town planning or a related discipline, or substantial progress towards completion with an expected completion date acceptable to Council.
• Experience in local government, statutory planning, development assessment or a customer‑focused environment.
• Practical experience applying planning legislation, planning scheme provisions or development assessment processes in a workplace or tertiary study environment.

Key selection criteria 1

Digital literacy, including the ability to use document management systems mapping, customer‑request systems and planning application management software and maintain accurate regulatory records.

Key selection criteria 2

Ability to prepare clear, concise and well‑reasoned planning reports and correspondence.

Key selection criteria 3

Ability to organise an application caseload, meet statutory deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Key selection criteria 4

Sound customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain technical requirements and manage differing stakeholder expectations.

Applications that fail to address the above key selection criteria will not be considered for this position.

For more information

For further information about the position or duties involved, please contact Kirsty Miller, Manager Sustain & Develop, on 0499 433 844 or kirsty.miller @moyne.vic.gov.au .

Applications for this position close 10:00 AM, 16 November 2026

Moyne Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity