Senior Growth Area Planner

2 weeks ago

Drouin, Victoria, Australia Baw Baw Shire Council Full time $105,483 - $118,035 per year
  • Band 7: $105,483 to $118,035 per annum + 12% superannuation
  • Monthly RDO and many other flexible work options
  • 12-month fixed term position

Are you ready to be the driving force behind our region's growth?

We're seeking a Growth Area Planner who is more than just a technical expert—someone who is a problem solver, an effective communicator, and a collaborative team player with the vision to see the bigger picture. You thrive on complexity, balancing competing priorities while keeping long-term growth and positive community outcomes front and centre.

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

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About the Role

This 12-month fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our fast-growing communities. You will take ownership of large-scale development applications, engage closely with applicants, stakeholders, and internal teams, and work independently on high-profile, complex planning challenges.

As a successful Growth Area Planner, you will:

  • Confidently assess and manage large-scale growth area planning applications
  • Provide expert, solution-focused planning advice
  • Build strong, constructive relationships with applicants, stakeholders, and colleagues
  • Ensure development proposals align with our strategic growth objectives

If you have the expertise, initiative, and vision to transform growth challenges into opportunities, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

About the Successful Candidate

We are looking for a qualified planner with significant experience in Growth Area planning—someone who is both a strategic thinker and a skilled communicator, able to navigate the complexities of large-scale development.

You balance technical expertise with practical problem-solving, transforming growth pressures into well-planned, sustainable outcomes. You collaborate effectively with applicants, stakeholders, and colleagues, confidently leading complex projects from inception to completion.

Above all, you place the community's long-term needs at the heart of every decision.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us today

Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire

We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

  • Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
  • Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
  • Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
  • Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Study/development assistance.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
  • A thriving Social Club.
  • Close to Public transport.
  • Ample free parking nearby.

Further Information and How To Apply

To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 14 September 2025 and must be submitted through the application form below.

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

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