Planning Administration Officer

Shire of Strathbogie; Shire of Strathbogie; Hybrid; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Flexible hours

Family care leave

Long service leave

Christmas bonus

Job summary

Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking a Planning Administration Officer on a part-time basis (0.8 FTE), permanent, Band 4, with a salary of $70,236 per annum, pro‑rata plus 12% super.

You will provide courteous, professional customer service and high‑quality administrative support to the Planning & Investment team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and effective communication.

Hybrid work options up to 40% from home, flexible start/finish times, and generous leave entitlements are offered.

Qualifications

• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Has experience in the use of software packages and databases including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Has previous experience in an administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, professional customer service and high-quality administrative support to the Planning & Investment team to coordinate day-to-day activities and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Planning Administration Officer • Part time (.8FTE) – permanent opportunity • Band 4 – $70,236 per annum, pro‑ra ta + 12% superannuation

About Us: The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.

About the Role

Providing a courteous, professional and positive customer service experience to internal and external customers, the Planning Administration Officer delivers high‑quality administrative support to the Planning & Investment team to ensure the efficient coordination of day-to-day activities, effective communication and smooth delivery of team priorities.

Our ideal candidate will have

• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Has experience in the use of software packages and databases including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Has previous experience in an administrative role.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council

We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – up to 40% working from home (pro‑ra ta).
• Negotiated start and finish times.
• Negotiated work sites.

We have generous leave entitlements including:

• 3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
• 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
• Long service leave available pro‑ra ta after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
• Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
• Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
• Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
• Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
• Annual Flu Vaccinations.
• Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:

• Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
• Access to study leave.
• On the job training.

And the bonuses:

• Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
• 17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum “Christmas bonus”.
• Recognition awards for years of service.

For further information about this position, please contact Awais Sadiq, Manager – Planning & Investment on 0498 111 551.

Applications close 9am, Monday 9 November 2026.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.