Statutory Town Planner

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mitchell Shire Council Full time

Statutory Town Planner - Band 5 Temporary 10 month opportunity
Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria's last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we're renowned for our scenic beauty that's rich in both history and heritage. We're home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia's fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population growth. In 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, it is forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046.

About The Opportunity
We are looking for an up and comer wanting to expand their statutory planning knowledge working with a hand picked team of professionals who are willing to share their learned knowledge and support your growth.

As a Band 5 Statutory Town Planner at Mitchell Shire we recognize that you may be newly stepping into the planning space or are seeking a positive change and therefore you will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of planning applications, while also being supported to hone in on your knowledge and skills.

You would be part of a team who includes all staff, listens and progressing towards new ways to help strengthen the team and the quality of the work produced.

The role includes reviewing planning applications, drafting recommendations, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, assist in providing quality advise to the community, senior officers, and supporting the community with planning services.

This role is a temporary 10 month (approximate), full-time opportunity with a monthly ADO. Remuneration begins at $90.1K to $102.1K (Band 5) plus superannuation.

About You
You have an aptitude to learn, a friendly and willing attitude to assist all, and desire to learning both urban and rural planning issues.

You have or are working towards formal planning qualifications and willing to come into and working from a great office environment, that also offers flexibility to work from home.

For further information about this role please contact Rick Traficante, Manager Statutory Development Processes on or email

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace

Applications close at 5pm Monday 12 January 2026.

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