Principal Planning Officer

Job No: MRSC8040
Location: Gisborne

Permanent Full Time 
$104,190 – $116,567 p.a plus Super and Monthly RDO
Position No: 8040

About the role 

This brand new role presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Statutory Planning Department. In this role you will have the opportunity to experience a broad range of planning issues as you carry out statutory planning functions and facilitate high quality planning outcomes across the Macedon Ranges Shire. You will actively contribute to the Statutory Planning team by managing a caseload of complex planning applications, providing clear and timely advice to the public and council staff on planning matters, providing guidance and support to more junior Planners, representing Council at VCAT and contributing to business improvements.

About you 

We are looking for an experienced and customer focused Statutory Planner to take on this important role of shaping planning outcomes across the Macedon Ranges Shire. You will have several years of Statutory Planning experience which will allow you to competently manage a caseload of complex planning applications, provide specialist advice, solve complex planning problems and exhibit sound judgement and decision-making skills. You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and a team player. Experience in growth areas planning is favourable.

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 
  • Purchased leave 
  • Opportunities for training and career development 
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform 

For further information contact Adele Hayes, Manager Statutory Planning at aHayes@mrsc.vic.gov.au or on 0487 045 179.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week 19 August of 2024. 

Closing date: 9 August 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.