Statutory Planning Officer

Permanent Full Time
$73,768 - $85,749 p.a plus Super and monthly RDO
Position No: 8086

This is an exciting opportunity to join Council’s Statutory Planning team, with 3 opportunities available. Macedon Ranges is located to the north-west of Melbourne and is well known for its history, picturesque landscapes and tourist attractions. Based in Gisborne, the successful incumbent will be responsible for a diverse mix of planning applications and requests, and responding to customer enquiries.

Council have 3 great opportunities for either recent graduates or candidates with some planning experience. It offers the chance to work on a wide variety of planning applications in township and rural settings. We seek a candidate who is passionate about planning and who can apply sound policy-based strategic thinking to planning decisions.

As the successful candidate, you will be a self motivated team player with experience in managing your time and setting priorities to ensure deadlines are met. You will also have experience in providing a high level of customer service.

Benefits of working for Council:

In return, you will join a dynamic and supportive team working in the picturesque Macedon Ranges. An opportunity to advance your career in local government. Enjoy work life balance with a monthly RDO and occasional work from home arrangements available. You will also enjoy benefits such as discounts on memberships at Council’s gym and pool facilities, annual no-cost flu vaccinations, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Position Description

Interviews will be conducted in the week commencing 12 February.

For further information contact Awais Sadiq, Coordinator Statutory Planning on (03) 5421 9***.

Closing Date Friday 2 February at 5pm.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.