Planning Officer

Council Jobs; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

12 days personal leave

Parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

Swan Hill Rural City Council is seeking a Planning Officer to join our Development Team and help deliver quality planning outcomes across the municipality. You will work on a variety of planning applications, provide advice to residents and developers, and contribute to the sustainable growth of our region.

This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary range with generous leave entitlements and a strong focus on community outcomes and lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Town Planning, Urban Studies or related field (or currently studying).
• Knowledge of planning legislation and statutory processes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Well-developed communication and report writing skills.
• Commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Police Check will be conducted on the preferred applicant.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning permit applications.
• Provide planning advice to residents, developers and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Assist with planning scheme amendments and compliance matters.
• Build positive relationships with the community and development industry.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Report writing

Education

Town Planning/Urban Studies qualification

Job description

Looking for aplanning role where you can make a real difference in the community?

We areseeking a Planning Officer to join our Development Team and help deliverquality planning outcomes across the municipality. You will work on a varietyof planning applications, provide advice to the public and developers, andcontribute to the sustainable growth of our region.

What you will be doing

• Assessing andprocessing planning permit applications.
• Providing planning advice to residents, developers and internal stakeholders.
• Conducting site inspections and preparing reports and recommendations.
• Assisting with planning scheme amendments and compliance matters.
• Buildingpositive relationships with the community and development industry.

What you will bring

• Aqualification in Town Planning, Urban Studies or a related field (or currentlystudying with relevant experience).
• Knowledge of planning legislation and statutory planning processes.
• Strongorganisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Well-developedcommunication and report writing skills.
• A commitmentto customer service and continuous improvement.
• A currentVictorian Driver Licence.
• A PoliceCheck will be conducted on the preferred applicant.

Why Swan Hill?

Because it’s where lifestyle and opportunity come together!

Swan Hill is a place where families flourish and life feels full. Picture relaxed weekends exploring peaceful countryside, unwinding by the Murray River, and soaking in breathtaking sunsets. With great schools, family-friendly activities, and abundant parks and open spaces, Swan Hill offers the ideal blend of community, connection and career opportunities. Treat yourself to the Mallee’s renowned fresh produce and enjoy easy access to natural treasures like lakes, wetlands, forests, and more – right on your doorstep. Learn more about living in Swan Hill at Dream Swan Hill and explore the Swan Hill Resident Guide.

What we offer?

• PermanentFull-Time role with genuine work-life balance
• Salary rangingbetween $78,873 and $89,807 per annum dependent upon qualifications andexperience plus 15% superannuation.
• Four weeksannual leave + 17.5 % leave loading
• 12 dayspersonal (sick/carer’s) leave
• Paid parentaland adoption leave
• Long serviceleave (pro-rata after 7 years)

17.00pm on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Need Assistance?

For questions about the role or applicationprocess, contact the Human Resources team at **@swanhill.vic.gov.au or 5036 2333.