Statutory Planning Officer

Shire of Macedon Ranges; Gisborne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym/pool discount

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased leave

Benefits platform access

Onsite wellbeing

Job summary

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking an entry-level planning professional to join the Statutory Planning team. You will manage a varied caseload of planning applications and provide clear, consistent advice on planning matters.

This role offers hands-on experience in a supportive team environment, contributing to community growth and development. You hold a degree in Town Planning or related discipline and bring knowledge or experience in statutory planning, with a desire to grow in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Knowledge or experience in statutory planning.
• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning applications.
• Provide clear, consistent advice on planning matters.
• Grow in statutory planning within a collaborative team.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the team.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Permanent Full Time $81,391 - $94,610 per annum plus Super an d RDO Position No: 8041

About the role

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to kickstart your planning career with Macedon Ranges Shire Council's Statutory Planning team. In the role, you'll manage a varied caseload of planning applications and provide clear, consistent advice on a wide range of planning matters. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience while working within a supportive and collaborative team environment. This position offers the chance to develop your skills and make a real contribution to the growth and development of the team.

About you

You're a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong customer focus, excellent communication skills, and a desire to be challenged early in your planning career. You hold a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, and bring relevant knowledge or experience in statutory planning. You're eager to grow your expertise and contribute positively to a team that values collaboration and community outcomes.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we're passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. Y ou'll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.

Staff Benefits

• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
• Annual no cost flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Purchased leave
• Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements . This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description

For further information contact Scott Matheson, Coordinator Statutory Planning and Compliance on 5421 9759.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 9 Nov 2026.

Closing Date: 30 Oct at 5:00pm.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities.

If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail].

Direct applications only - Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.