At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess planning applications and provide trusted advice to shape rural and coastal communities.
- Company: Join Moyne Shire Council, a supportive and collaborative team.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, professional development, and real community impact.
- Other info: Applications close 10:00 AM, 16 November 2026.
- Why this job: Make a difference in planning while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in town planning and experience in local government.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Ready to take the next step in your planning career? Join Moyne Shire Council and help shape the future of our rural and coastal communities.
We're looking for an experienced planner to assess a diverse range of planning applications, provide trusted advice to the community and stakeholders, and contribute to high-quality development outcomes across the Shire.
- Diverse planning portfolio with real community impact.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Flexible working, supportive and collaborative team environment.
Make a difference where it matters.
Qualifications
- Current Victorian driver licence
- Employee Working with Children Check
- Tertiary qualification in town planning or equivalent and eligibility for membership of Planning Institute of Australia
Experience
- Experience within Victorian local government statutory planning.
- Experience preparing material for VCAT proceedings.
- Experience using Tech 1, GIS, ECM or similar local government systems.
Key selection criteria
- Demonstrated experience assessing planning permit applications under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and Victorian Planning Provisions.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise and well-reasoned planning reports and correspondence.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate effectively with applicants, objectors, consultants and the community.
Applications that fail to address the above key selection criteria will not be considered for this position.
For further information about the position or duties involved, please contact Kirsty Miller, Manager Sustain & Develop, on 0499 433 844 or kirsty.miller@moyne.vic.gov.au.
Applications for this position close 10:00 AM, 16 November 2026.
Moyne Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.
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