Town Planner

Moira Shire Council; Cobram; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award pay rates

Flexible work arrangements with Work –

Work From Home

In-house training programs

Wellness initiatives

Salary packaging and novated leases

Job summary

Moira Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and enthusiastic Town Planner to join our friendly and professional team. You will promptly process property information and planning permit applications in accordance with Council and statutory requirements.

This role would be well suited to a graduate planner who can confidently provide technical advice and support to Council teams, are natural collaborators with exceptional problem-solving skills, and who can quickly

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification (or undertaking study) in town planning or a related discipline.
• Strong writing skills including clear and concise reports.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Planning Legislative Framework and permit processes.
• Excellent communication and problem solving to achieve cooperative outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to development and implementation of strategies, policies and guidelines.
• Capacity to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process a range of planning applications which are applicable in a rural context and related permit requests.
• Provide efficient and effective advice to Planning and Economic Development teams regarding new small business applications.
• Assist the Planning and Customer Experience departments in meetings for prospective new business applications, including written advice.
• Provide clear, technical advice to applicants, the public, Council and other bodies on planning matters.
• Prepare reports and recommendations on applications and, when required, submissions and appearances at VCAT.
• Undertake administrative tasks involved in processing planning applications and support the Planning Department.

Skills

Town planning

Writing skills

Communication

Problem solving

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in town planning

Job description

Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• Above Award pay rates
• A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house ledership program
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
• Salary packaging and novated leases available
• Access to wellness initiatives
• Corporate discounts at fivegyms across our shire
• Generous parental leave
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
• Cultural andceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Position: Town Planner

Type: Full time

Salary: From $94,160.51– $101,492.11 plus superannuation per year

Employer: MOIRA SHIRE COUNCIL

About The Opportunity

Moira Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and enthusiastic Town Planner to join our friendly and professional team.

You will promptly process property information and planning permit applications in accordance with Council and statutory requirements. This role would be well suited to a graduate planner who can confidently provide technical advice and support to Council teams, are natural collaborators with exceptional problem-solving skills, and who can quickly and genuinely build great relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a range of planning applications which are applicable in a rural context, applications to amend planning permits, requests for extension of time for permits and general enquires.
• Provide efficient and effective advice to Planning and Economic Development teams within Councilregarding new small business applications.
• Assist the Planning department and Customer Experience departmentin meetings for prospective new business applications, including providing written advice when necessary.
• Provide clear and technical advice to applicants, the public, Council and other bodies in regard to business applications.
• Provide clear and technical advice to applicants, the public, Council and other bodies in regard to statutory planning matters.
• Prepare reports and recommendations on applications and when required prepare submissions and present at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
• Undertake all administrative tasks and processes involved in processing planning applications and provide support to the Planning Department.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification (or undertaking study) in town planning or a related discipline.
• A thorough understanding of the Victorian Planning Legislative Framework - the Victorian Planning Provisions, planning permit process and the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
• Knowledge and understanding of applying urban planning theory, practice, principles and precedent.
• Strong writing skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and data.
• Effective communication and problem solving skills to produce cooperative outcomes within a team environment, strong mediation and conciliation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and guidelines.
• Capacity to manage time effectively, identify workload priorities and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed customer service ethic and strong commitment to improving service delivery.

It is recommended you attach a separate document outlining how you meet these criteria.