Strategic Development Planner

Job No: MRSC8101
Location: Gisborne

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

About the role 

This role involves developing policies and strategies related to land use and development, as well as leading projects for planning scheme amendments and evaluating development plan applications. We are looking for someone with strong project management skills to handle a range of complex projects, including the preparation and implementation of structure plans, the assessment of development plans and precinct structure plans, strategy planning, and amendment preparation.

About you 

You will be valued as a natural collaborator with exceptional interpersonal and problem solving skills and the ability to manage projects. You will be someone with excellent communication skills, be flexible and dependable whilst demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate an aptitude to resolve problems and think critically.

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 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 23 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.