Strategic Development Planner

Job No: MRSC8010
Location: Gisborne

Permanent Full Time & Fixed Term Full Time - Until December 2027
$92,760 – $101,125 p.a plus Super and Monthly RDO
Position No: 8010 & 8101

About the role 

We are looking for two Strategic Development Planners to drive sustainable development in the heart of the Macedon Ranges Shire. Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of our region by supporting the implementation of the Shire’s strategic planning work program. These roles involve preparing, assessing, and delivering structure plans, development plans, design frameworks, and other strategic planning projects that drive sustainability and innovation.

About you 

Ideal for a statutory planner seeking to broaden their expertise by working on strategic planning projects and gaining valuable local government experience. It's a great opportunity to enhance your project management and problem-solving skills within a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team. You’ll be joining a team dedicated to delivering innovative planning solutions that benefit both the community and the environment, making a real impact in shaping the future of the area.

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. 

Staff Benefits 

  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Purchase Additional leave 
  • Opportunities for training and career development 
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform 

For further information contact Leanne Khan, Coordinator Strategic Planning at lkhan@mrsc.vic.gov.au or on 03 5421 9672.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week 11 November of 2024. 

Closing date: 1 November 2024 at 5:00pm.

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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.