Senior Town Planner — Hybrid Role for Local Growth

Moira Shire Council; Cobram; Hybrid; AUD 104,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award pay rates

Flexible work arrangements

Training opportunities

Wellness initiatives

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Moira Shire Council invites applications for a Senior Town Planner to join a professional team. The role focuses on managing planning applications, scheme amendments and providing policy-driven advice to facilitate sustainable development within Moira Shire.

The position offers full-time employment with hybrid working options, above award rates, training opportunities and a supportive workplace culture in regional Victoria. Salary ranges begin at a competitive level with superannuation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning or related field; at least five years of relevant experience, preferably in Local Government in a senior role.
• Understanding of the Victorian planning system; ability to develop and implement planning policy/strategy through statutory mechanisms.
• Proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex situations, and achieve outcomes for Council.
• Demonstrated time management and ability to meet deadlines in a complex environment.
• Experience with business improvement activities to deliver strategic benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage, prepare and process planning applications and scheme amendments.
• Provide planning advice based on research, policy and legislation; support sustainable development within the Moira Shire.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Communications

Education

Degree in Planning

Job description

Moira Shire Council invites applications for a Senior Town Planner to join a professional team. The role focuses on managing planning applications, scheme amendments and providing policy-driven advice to facilitate sustainable development within Moira Shire.

The position offers full-time employment with hybrid working options, above award rates, training opportunities and a supportive workplace culture in regional Victoria. Salary ranges begin at a competitive level with superannuation.