Statutory Planning Officer

Job No: MRSC8041
Location: Gisborne

Permanent Full Time
$75,981 - $88,322 p.a plus Super and Monthly RDO
Position No: 8041

About the role 

This entry level position 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 manage a caseload of planning applications and provide accurate and consistent advice. You will work as part of a diverse and supportive team, actively contribute to the Statutory Planning team.

About you 

You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, have a strong customer focus and excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will hold a Degree or Diploma in Town Planning or related discipline with relevant knowledge or experience in Statutory Planning.

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 Rees May, Coordinator Statutory Planning and Compliance at rmay@mrsc.vic.gov.au or on 0487 045 179.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week 30 September of 2024. 

Closing date: 20 September 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.