Town Planner

**Hours per week**: 38

**Remuneration**: Band 5 salary from $86,136.96 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

**Location**: Werribee based

**About the role**

Our Town Planners are key members in the Town Planning unit, integral in maintaining efficient and prompt customer service from the Established Area team within a bright and modern workspace, amazing team culture.

**What your day will look like**
- Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Administering the statutory planning responsibilities pursuant to the Wyndham Planning Scheme (and its successors), the Planning and Environment Act, Subdivision Act and other relevant legislation
- Assisting in the initiation and implementation of reviews of statutory planning procedures which maximise the efficiency of the Unit

**What you will bring**
- Demonstrated understanding of planning legislation, planning reforms processes within Victoria and the planning process within the political framework
- A tertiary qualification in Town Planning
- Experience or demonstrated understanding of Local Government, State Government and Organisation processes, roles and responsibilities (Desirable)
- Knowledge of and familiarity with relevant computer technology
- Current Driver’s licence

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

**Why join Wyndham**

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

**How to apply**

**Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 27 July 2025.**

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact **Margret Evans, Coordinator Town Planning on 9742 8152.**

**Child Safe Organisation**

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.