Graduate Statutory Planner

Careers at Council; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Free on-site parking

Flexible work options

Job summary

Manningham Council is seeking a Graduate Statutory Planner to join the Statutory Planning team on a full-time basis in Melbourne. You will support service delivery, systems and processes within statutory planning, with a strong focus on learning and development.

Key activities include processing planning applications, preparing reports, contributing to policy development, and providing clear technical advice to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning completed within the last 2 years.
• Driver’s licence valid in Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and processing of a range of planning and subdivision applications, amendments, and time extensions.
• Prepare clear and concise planning reports and general correspondence in a paperless office.
• Support the development of policies, processes and procedures within the planning team and other Council teams as required.
• Provide excellent customer service and clear, concise technical advice to stakeholders.
• Contribute to a service culture of excellence, collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Town Planning degree

Job description

• Band 5 - $84,614.12 per annum, plus super and a monthly RDO.
• Hybrid working arrangements available.
• Free on-site parking.

Manningham offers challenging and rewarding
employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have
a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a
customer focused, delivery led culture. We offer our employees a range of
benefits including flexible work options, opportunities for career development,
health and wellbeing initiatives, and an active Social Club.

The opportunity

Working as
part of the Statutory Planning team, the Graduate Statutory Planner is a
full-time, entry-level position centred around supporting the service delivery,
systems, and processes of the Statutory Planning service unit.

Key activities of
this role include:

• Assessment and processing of a range of
  planning and subdivision applications, amendments, condition 1 plans, secondary
  consents, time extensions, and planning enquiries in accordance with Council’s
  Instrument of Delegation.
• Prepare clear and concise planning reports
  and general correspondence in a paperless office.
• Supporting the development of policies,
  processes and procedures within the planning team and other Council teams as
  required.
• Providing excellent customer service and
  clear
  and concise technical advice to all stakeholders.
• Contributing to a service culture of
  excellence, collaboration, and accountability.

As a
Manningham Council graduate you can expect:

• Experiences in real roles and
  projects, doing meaningful work.
• Learning and development support to
  build the foundational capabilities and skills for a successful career.
• Guidance from a network of mentors
  across our Service Units.
• Invaluable exposure to Local
  Government services.

About you

You
have completed a tertiary degree in Town Planning within the last 2 years.

Hold a Driver’s licence valid in Victoria.

• You
  are seeking an entry-level pathway into the workforce, looking to create a
  foundation for a career in statutory planning.
• You are a problem
  solver with excellent analytical skills and the ability to think
  strategically and develop innovative design solutions.
• You have excellent
  written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to
  prepare clear and concise reports with high level attention to detail.
• You possess excellent
  interpersonal skills to respond to challenging situations effectively and
  appropriately, with the ability to successfully negotiate and achieve positive
  planning outcomes.
• You have well developedorganisational skills to plan, prioritise and
  organise work to meet performance objectives and targets.
• You are a team player
  with a willingness to contribute and collaborate well with others.

We are committed to delivering the best
workplace experience for our people.

This means that we live our values (working together, excellence,
accountable, respectful, empowered) every day. We understand the value of a
safe and inclusive workplace culture, which is why we are committed to gender
and intersectional equality. Our Employee Code of Conduct, Reconciliation
Action Plan and Gender Equality Action Plan hold us accountable as we continue
to build on positive change at Manningham.

We are
embracing new technology and improving our customers’ experiences.

It’s a
very exciting time to be working at Manningham. Working here is often
challenging where no day is the same. You will have the opportunity to take
ownership of your work, have your ideas heard and your achievements
acknowledged.

We are
constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local
community.

We are looking for a
new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to
shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the
opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new
ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for
Manningham.

Position
Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the
Manningham careers’ section:Job Vacancies

If you have any questions about the position,
please contact Daniel Yu, Acting Manager Statutory Planning on (03) 9840 9***. For all other enquiries contact Human Resources via email at**@manningham.vic.gov.au

Applications close on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11:00pm

Councilrecognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensureequity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applicationsfrom underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

ManninghamCouncil have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff,including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an ITinfrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If yourequire any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,please advise the contact listed above in advance.

ManninghamCouncil is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be requiredto hold a Working with Children Check.