(Immediate Start) Principal Growth Area Planner

Overview

3857 | Building & Planning | Northern Suburbs

Permanent, Full time • Band 7 • Salary $ 110,858.60 + Super + Flexible Working • 19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice

About Us The City of Whittlesea is one ofthe fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a localgovernment organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everydaylives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: APlace For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to localservices, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a greatenvironment to work in and succeed.

The Role

Make a difference in ourcommunity

This is a key role in our growth area planning team, where youwill provide planning advice and assess a diverse range of complexsubdivision and development applications. You’ll take thelead in managing exciting growth area projects, ensuringdevelopments align with the City of Whittlesea’s vision andhigh standards while meeting statutory requirements and communityexpectations.

About you

- You have great knowledge of the Planning andEnvironment Act 1987 and related planning legislation,regulation, standards, and case laws.
- You can effectively manage and process complex planningpermit applications.
- You have proven experience in providing professionalplanning advice.
- You can advocating and and representing cases before VCATand other public forums when required.
- You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closelywith colleagues and stakeholders.
- You can live and uphold City of Whittlesea’s valuesto deliver great outcomes for our community.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

Want to know more? For more informationabout this position please access a copy of the positiondescription by visiting our website www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contactSammi Xu, Unit Manager Growth Area Planning on 0428 429029.

To apply for this position, you must address the Key SelectionCriteria outlined in the Position Description in your coverletter.

Applications close at11.45pm on Friday 3 October 2025

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates areidentified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no lateapplications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from internationalcandidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciateeveryone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employerand committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce thatreflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally andlinguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disabilityand people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also aChild Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplacethat encourages employees to participate, without discrimination,in both work-related and other activities conducted within a workcontext, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible,the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to therecruitment and employment of people with disabilities within theorganisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you duringthe interview process, please email human.resources@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method ofcontact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whateveris considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee toperform their job role efficiently and to the best of theirabilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requestedat any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of theemployment of an individual.

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