Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire

Principal Planning Officer - Subdivisions

Job No: MRSC008033
Location: Gisborne

Permanent Full Time 
$104,190 - $116,567 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 8033

About the role

This role presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Statutory Planning team. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering the subdivision approval process for large and complex subdivision applications, acting as the primary point of contact for subdivision-related matters, providing guidance to and support to junior staff and providing expert advice to internal and external stakeholders. 

About you

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused planning professional to take on this critical role in shaping subdivision outcomes across the Macedon Ranges Shire. You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a strong understanding of planning processes, and relevant legislation. Your ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, combined with sound judgment and decision-making skills, will be key to your success in this role. 

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. 

Employees recently voted YES to a new Enterprise Agreement, with EA salaries increasing by 7% from 1 July 2026 (including a 4% backdated increase and a further 3% increase).

Staff Benefits

  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Purchased leave
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
  • Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description
 
For further information contact Verity Games, Coordinator Statutory Planning and Subdivisions on 5421 9673.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 8 June 2026.

Closing Date: 29 May at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.  

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

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.