Applications closing on 21 September 2026, 05:00 PM
Location: Camperdown, Victoria
Job type: Permanent full time
Salary: $99,720 - $110,603 per annum
About the position
Corangamite Shire Council is seeking a Strategic Planner to join our Regulatory Services team.
The main responsibilities will include:
- Leading the preparation, development and implementation of strategic land use planning projects and initiatives of Council.
- Processing and administering complex planning scheme amendments to implement the adopted strategies of Council.
- Providing a high level of professional planning expertise to management, internal departments, Council and the community.
- Delivering cross-organisational planning solutions to ensure strategic and integrated outcomes for the Shire.
- Working both independently and as part of a team to achieve timely and appropriate outcomes on complex planning projects, policy and strategy development.
- Exercising professional judgement within agreed standards and actively contribute to the pursuit of effective and timely service.
- Assisting the Planning Coordinator with administering the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Subdivision Act 1988 and the Corangamite Planning Scheme.
- Assisting the Planning Unit with day-to-day operation.
About you
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Urban or Regional Planning and / or a closely related field, or significant professional experience is highly desirable. Experience in township structure plans, urban design frameworks and planning policy will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience at a senior level in delivering planning strategy and policy projects balancing complex issues and competing priorities, and an understanding of a local government setting.
- A thorough understanding of the Victorian planning system with a proven ability to develop and implement planning policy / strategy through statutory mechanisms.
- Proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex situations, formulate and implement creative solutions and achieve outcomes that advance Council priorities.
- Highly developed skills in communication of complex ideas, community consultation and facilitation of stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability in writing project briefs, managing consultants and undertaking stakeholder consultations.
- Expert negotiation skills and proven ability to influence outcomes.
- Victorian Drivers Licence and recent National Police Check, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.
Contact
Andrew Nield, Manager Regulatory Services
Phone: 03 5593 7100
Email: hr@corangamite.vic.gov.au
“Working at Corangamite Shire allows for a supportive work-life balance alongside friendly people passionate about our community.”
About Corangamite Shire
Working at Corangamite Shire Council means you will be a part of a fair and respectful workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to reach their potential.
We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Corangamite Shire Council | Employment (https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Employment).