Strategic Planner

Corangamite Shire; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Corangamite Shire Council in Camperdown, Victoria, is seeking a Strategic Planner to join our Regulatory Services team. You will lead strategic land use planning projects, and manage planning scheme amendments to implement Council strategies.

You will provide high-level planning expertise to management, internal departments and the community. You will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver cross‑organisational planning solutions and ensure timely, integrated outcomes for the

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Urban or Regional Planning or significant equivalent experience.
• Senior level experience delivering planning strategy and policy projects.
• Thorough understanding of the Victorian planning system and statutory mechanisms.
• Strong strategic thinking, analysis and creative solution development.
• Excellent communication, community consultation and facilitation skills.
• Experience writing briefs, managing consultants and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation, development and implementation of strategic land use planning projects and initiatives of Council.
• Processing and administering complex planning scheme amendments to implement adopted strategies.
• Providing high level professional planning expertise to management, internal departments, Council and the community.
• Delivering cross‑organisational planning solutions for the Shire.
• Working independently and in teams to achieve timely outcomes on complex projects.
• Exercising professional judgement within standards and contributing to timely service.
• Assisting the Planning Coordinator with administering the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Subdivision Act 1988 and the Corangamite Planning Scheme.
• Assisting the Planning Unit with day-to-day operation.

Skills

Strategic planning

Land use planning

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Education

Urban or Regional Planning degree

Job description

Applications closing on 21 September 2026, 05:00 PM

Job type: Permanent full time

Salary: $99,720 - $110,603 per annum

Location: Camperdown, Victoria

About the position

Corangamite Shire Council is seeking a Strategic Planner to join our Regulatory Services team.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Leading the preparation, development and implementation of strategic land use planning projects and initiatives of Council.

• Processing and administering complex planning scheme amendments to implement the adopted strategies of Council.

• Providing a high level of professional planning expertise to management, internal departments, Council and the community.

• Delivering cross-organisational planning solutions to ensure strategic and integrated outcomes for the Shire.

• Working both independently and as part of a team to achieve timely and appropriate outcomes on complex planning projects, policy and strategy development.

• Exercising professional judgement within agreed standards and actively contribute to the pursuit of effective and timely service.

• Assisting the Planning Coordinator with administering the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Subdivision Act 1988 and the Corangamite Planning Scheme.

• Assisting the Planning Unit with day-to-day operation.

About you

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Urban or Regional Planning and / or a closely related field, or significant professional experience is highly desirable. Experience in township structure plans, urban design frameworks and planning policy will be highly regarded.

• Demonstrated experience at a senior level in delivering planning strategy and policy projects balancing complex issues and competing priorities, and an understanding of a local government setting.

• A thorough understanding of the Victorian planning system with a proven ability to develop and implement planning policy / strategy through statutory mechanisms.

• Proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex situations, formulate and implement creative solutions and achieve outcomes that advance Council priorities.

• Highly developed skills in communication of complex ideas, community consultation and facilitation of stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability in writing project briefs, managing consultants and undertaking stakeholder consultations.

• Expert negotiation skills and proven ability to influence outcomes.

• Victorian Drivers Licence and recent National Police Check, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

Contact

Andrew Nield, Manager Regulatory Services

Phone: [phone]***

Email: **@corangamite.vic.gov.au

“Working at Corangamite Shire allows for a supportive work-life balance alongside friendly people passionate about our community.”

About Corangamite Shire

Working at Corangamite Shire Council means you will be a part of a fair and respectful workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to reach their potential.

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Corangamite Shire Council | Employment (https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Employment).