Remuneration:
Band6salaryfrom$104,133.36perannum(pro-rata)plussuperannuation
Location:
Werribeebasedwithpotentialforahybridworkarrangement
Abouttherole
promptcustomerservicefromtheEstablishedAreateam.
Youwillbeinvolvedwithapplicantsfrompre-application,rightthroughtoissuingplanningpermits. Someday-to dayresponsibilitieswillincludeapprovingorrefusingplanningapplications,answeringin-boundcallsintothe
department,assistingwithgeneralinquiriesandfacilitatingfacetofacemeetingswithcustomerswhilstadheringto
thespecifiedstandardstomeettheagreedproductivityandqualityofservice.
AtWyndhamwecanofferyouacaseloadofplanningapplicationsthatveryfewotherCouncilscanoffer,alongwithexcellentopportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopmentandgrowth. YouwillbehandlingapplicationswithinmultiplePrecinctStructurePlans,infilldevelopment,identifiedactivitycentres,industrialandruralareas.
Whatyourdaywilllooklike
- Efficientlyprocessingplanningapplications
- Buildingandmaintainingstrongrelationshipswithbothinternalandexternalstakeholders
- Preparinghigh-qualitywrittenreports,includingthoseforCouncilmeetings
- Conductingthoroughandeffectiveresearchtosupportplanningdecisions
- Deliveringexceptionalcustomerservicewithasolutions-focusedapproach
- Demonstratingexcellentcommunicationandpresentationskills,includingrepresentingCouncilatVCATwhenrequired
- ContributingtothereviewandimprovementofstatutoryplanningprocedurestoenhancetheoverallefficiencyoftheUnit
Whatyouwillbring
- AtertiaryqualificationinTownPlanningorotherrelateddiscipline
- Experienceinlocalgovernment(statutoryplanning)orotherpoliticalenvironmentswillbehighlyregarded
- ExtensiveknowledgeofrelevantlegislationincludingthePlanningandEnvironmentAct,SubdivisionActandotherapplicablelegislation
- Astrongdesiretobeinvolvedinworkinginacustomerfocusedenvironmentwithahighlevelofserviceprovision
- Acontinuousimprovementmindsetwithapositive,proactive,andflexibleattitude
Ifyouprogresspasttheinterviewstage,youmayberequiredtocompletepre-employmentscreening,whichmay
WhyjoinWyndham
WeareoneofAustralia'sfastestgrowingandmostdiversecities.
By2040,wewillhavemorethan500,000residentsandourpeoplearehardatworkdesigningtheprecincts,buildingtheinfrastructure,:afuture-focusedculture,asenseofpurposeandpossibility,andrealopportunitiestostrengthenourdiversecommunity. ItalladdsuptomakeWyndhamCityagreatplacetobelong.
Applicationscloseat11:59PMonTuesday,18August2026.
pleasecontactMargretEvans,CoordinatorTownPlanningon0397428152
WyndhamCityCounciliscommittedtoprovidingarecruitmentexperiencethatisfair,inclusive,andaccessible.
Ifyouhavespecificaccessibilityneedsorgeneralrecruitmentenquiries,pleasecontactourCareersteamvia*******@wyndham.vic.gov.auor0393946860.
CurrentWyndhamemployeeswhoacceptapermanentortemporaryroleof12monthsormoremustrelinquish
anyexistingcasualpositionwithCouncil,regardlessofwhetherthenewroleisfull-timeorpart-time. Additionally,employeescannotbeabsentfromtheirsubstantivepositionformorethan24months.Ifthisoccurs,theymayberequiredtorelinquishorreturntotheirsubstantiverole.
ChildSafeOrganisation
WyndhamCityCouncilhaszerotolerancetoanyformofchildabuseandiscommittedtothesafety,wellbeingandempowermentofchildren. Wecreateandmaintainachildsafeorganisationwhichisembeddedintheeverydaythinkingandpracticeofallemployees,volunteersandcontractors. Additionally,wearecommittedtofosteringacultureofsafetywithintheCouncil,whichincludestheinclusionandempowermentofAboriginalchildren,theirfamilies,andcommunities. Ourrecruitmentpracticesreflectthis.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, pleasevisitourwebsite.
Senior Town Planner employer: Wyndham City Council
Wyndham City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in one of Victoria's fastest-growing communities. With a strong commitment to sustainability and resilience, employees are empowered to lead meaningful change while enjoying flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth. The inclusive culture fosters collaboration and values diversity, making it a great place for individuals passionate about making a positive impact.
