Planning Team Leader

Swan Hill Rural City Council; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered Days Off

4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave Ldg

Personal leave 12 days

Parental/adoption leave

Long service leave (pro-rata after 7 Y

Flexible work arrangements (WFH)

Option to purchase additional leave

Subsidised gym memberships

Social club

Job summary

Swan Hill Rural City Council is seeking a Planning Team Leader to lead our Planning Team and guide growth and development for the municipality. This on-site, permanent full-time role combines leadership with expert planning advice and oversight of complex applications.

You will manage a small team, mentor staff, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver positive planning outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in planning and statutory planning is expected.
• Leadership experience including mentoring staff is required.
• Knowledge of Victorian planning legislation and processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Planning Team in assessing permits and development proposals.
• Provide planning advice to residents, developers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for Council and senior management.
• Represent Council at community meetings, Planning Panels and VCAT.
• Contribute to planning scheme amendments and policy development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Prioritisation

Mentoring

Education

Urban/Regional Planning degree or equivalent

Job description

Department: Development

Employment type: Permanent Full Time Position

Work Arrangement: On-site

Are you an experienced planner ready to stepinto a leadership role and help shape the future of a growing regionalcommunity?

Swan Hill Rural City Council is seeking aPlanning Team Leader to lead our Planning Team and help guide the future growthand development of the municipality. This is an exciting opportunity to combineyour planning expertise with leadership. You will lead a small team, provideexpert planning advice, oversee complex applications and development proposals,and work with a range of stakeholders to deliver positive planning outcomes forthe community.

Why Swan Hill?

At Swan Hill Rural City Council, you will bea part of a supportive organisation that values collaboration, innovation andcontinuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to grow your career,contribute to meaningful projects and make a real impact in the community.

Beyond the role itself, Swan Hill offers anenviable lifestyle with affordable living, short commutes, a welcomingcommunity and the Murray River right on your doorstep. It's a place where youcan build a rewarding career without sacrificing work-life balance. Whether you are looking for a tree change, aleadership opportunity, or simply a great place to live and work, Swan Hilloffers the best of both worlds. Find out more about living in Swan Hill at www.dreamswanhill.com.au and explore the Swan Hill ResidentGuide .

What you will be doing

• Lead andsupport a team of planning professionals.
• Oversee the assessmentof planning permit applications and development proposals.
• Provideplanning advice to residents, developers, Councillors and internalstakeholders.
• Prepare reportsand recommendations for Council and senior management.
• RepresentCouncil at community meetings, Planning Panels and VCAT.
• Contribute toplanning scheme amendments and policy development.
• Identifyopportunities to improve planning processes and service delivery.

About you

You are a confident and approachable plannerwho enjoys working with people and finding practical solutions.

You will bring:

• Qualificationsin Urban and/or Regional Planning or equivalent with five years relevantexperience.
• Strongexperience in statutory planning.
• Soundknowledge of Victorian planning legislation and processes.
• Leadershipexperience, including mentoring and supporting staff.
• Excellentcommunication and relationship-building skills.
• The abilityto manage competing priorities and make sound decisions.
• A currentVictorian Driver Licence.

A National Police Check will be conducted onthe preferred applicant.

At Swan Hill Rural City Council, you willhave the chance to do meaningful work while enjoying the benefits of regionalliving. We offer:

• PermanentFull-Time role with genuine work-life balance
• Salary ofapproximately $104,128 per annum. Super is paid at 15%
• 12 RosteredDays Off (RDO) per year
• Four weeksannual leave + 17.5 % leave loading
• 12 dayspersonal (sick/carer's) leave
• Paid parentaland adoption leave
• Long serviceleave (pro-rata after 7 years)
• Flexible workarrangements, including work from home, and flexible hours depending on role
• Option topurchase additional leave
• Subsidisedgym memberships
• Active socialclub

Ready to make your mark?

If you're looking for a leadership role whereyou can grow your career, support a great team and help shape the future of ourcommunity, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close: 12 noon on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

Need Assistance?

For questions about the role or application process, contact the HumanResources team [e-mail] or 5036 2333.