Senior Strategic Urban Planner

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Ibrido; AUD 91.000 - 112.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Industry-leading parental and family 留

Health, wellbeing and inclusion

Competitive rewards and financial bonu

Career growth and meaningful impact

Flexible hybrid work

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Melbourne is seeking a Senior Strategic Planner to shape Melbourne’s future through strategic urban planning, land use policy and city-shaping initiatives. You will work across multiple projects, use research and analysis to inform decisions, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver integrated outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based planning, strong communication, and delivering sustainable, future-focused urban solutions in a dynamic city context.

Competenze

• Relevant tertiary qualification in urban planning or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to strategic urban planning projects and balancing multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret planning data and develop clear insights.
• Sound understanding of land use planning, urban systems and city-shaping principles.
• Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Mansioni

• Lead and contribute to strategic urban planning projects delivering land use strategies and city-shaping initiatives.
• Develop evidence-based planning solutions through research, analysis and interpretation of trends and community needs.
• Contribute to planning policy and planning scheme amendments aligned with Council priorities and best-practice principles.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate spatial, economic, environmental and community considerations.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and strategic planning advice to support informed decision-making.

Conoscenze

Strategic urban planning

Analytical thinking

Policy development

Stakeholder collaboration

Written/ verbal/ visual communication

Formazione

Tertiary qualification in urban planning or related discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

• An exciting opportunity to help shape Melbourne’s future as part of our newly established City Strategy and Urban Planning branch.
• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• $101,498 + 12% Super

Join us in shaping Melbourne's future

The City Strategy and Urban Planning Branch is a team of 38 people that provide the long-term strategic direction that shapes the City of Melbourne’s future. Through research, foresight and strategic urban planning, the branch guides sustainable growth, manages city change and helps deliver the City of Melbourne’s long-term vision.

As part of our new operating model, we are building a team of talented professionals who are passionate about city shaping, evidence-based decision making and creating positive outcomes for City of Melbourne's communities.

About the Role

As a Senior Strategic Planner, you’ll contribute to high-impact urban planning projects, using research, analysis and strategic thinking to inform land use policy and city-shaping initiatives. Working across a range of planning challenges, you’ll help develop evidence-based solutions that support Melbourne’s long-term vision while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver integrated and future-focused planning outcomes.

A Little More About the Role

• Lead and contribute to strategic urban planning projects, helping deliver land use strategies, structure plans and city-shaping initiatives that support Melbourne’s long-term vision.
• Develop evidence-based planning solutions through research, analysis and interpretation of complex planning issues, trends and community needs.
• Contribute to planning policy and planning scheme amendments, ensuring outcomes align with Council priorities, statutory requirements and best-practice planning principles.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate spatial, economic, environmental and community considerations into coordinated planning outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and strategic planning advice, supporting informed decision-making and the delivery of sustainable, inclusive and future-focused urban outcomes.

To view full position description, please see attached document on job application page in “Position Information”.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification in urban planning or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in strategic urban planning.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to planning, policy or place-based projects, including balancing multiple projects and tasks to deliver work to a high standard within deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret planning issues and data and develop clear, evidence-based insights and written recommendations.
• Sound understanding of land use planning, urban systems and city-shaping principles, with the ability to analyse spatial, economic, demographic and environmental trends to inform planning outcomes.
• Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

About City of Melbourne

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

What we can offer you at City of Melbourne

• Industry-leading parental and family leave – benefit from generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, gender-neutral policies, surrogacy support, and a range of leave options to support you through every stage of life.
• A strong commitment to health, wellbeing and inclusion – access wellbeing initiatives, discounted aquatic and gym memberships, an Employee Assistance Program, and a workplace culture that prioritises psychological safety, diversity and belonging.
• Competitive rewards and financial benefits – including 17.5% annual leave loading, a discounted annual Myki pass, and access to a broad range of corporate discounts across insurance, banking, technology, health, retail, entertainment and more.
• Career growth and meaningful impact – work alongside talented professionals on city-shaping initiatives that make a lasting difference to Melbourne while building your leadership capability and professional expertise.
• Flexibility that works for you – enjoy flexible working arrangements including hybrid work, flexible hours, accrued days off, time-in-lieu options, and part-time or job-share opportunities to support a healthy work-life balance.

Submit your application by Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:45 PM.

A few important things to note – don’t miss out!

• Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
• To be eligible, applicants must have permanent working rights in Australia.
• We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

Need more info?

For further information about the position please refer to the position description below or email *******@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.