Statutory/Graduate Planner

About the Role

As a Statutory or Graduate Planner, you will play a key role within the planning and building team to deliver a responsive and professional planning service. Horsham is a developing regional city and you will be exposed to a range of applications including medium density housing, subdivision, commercial development, native vegetation and form part of a small multi-disciplinary team involved in exciting developments and strategic projects.

• Band 5 or 6 depending on experience ($73,418 - $$96,350 per annum)
• Full time, Ongoing
• Flexible working available, including Part-time and Hybrid models

About You

Horsham Rural City is seeking an enthusiastic planning professional with a planning degree or about to graduate, local government experience or a willingness to learn, well- developed interpersonal skills with the ability to research and analyse information and prepare concise reports and recommendations.

If you're looking for a new challenge and have an interest in rural and regional communities, this role is a perfect fit for you.

For a conversation about the role, please contact Joel Hastings, Coordinator Statutory Planning & Building Services on 5382 9762

About the Region

Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.

The region is a significant producer of dryland, broad-acre cereals and agriculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park.