Senior Statutory Planner

• Permanent full time Position
• Competitive salary of between $96,414.06 and $104,911.21 per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading.
• Access to monthly RDOs
• Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities
• Enjoy discounted gym memberships
• Generous personal and carers leave
• Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do

Join our Planning and Environmental Health Services team and play a key role in shaping the future of our Shire. As Senior Statutory Planner, you will help guide development that aligns with Council's planning and environmental policies, while supporting a sustainable and well-designed community.

You'll use your planning expertise to help Council meet its responsibilities under the Nillumbik Planning Scheme and Planning and Environment Act, while providing clear and timely advice to applicants, residents and stakeholders throughout the planning process.

What a typical day will look like;

• Contribute to the ongoing operation of a successful, coordinated planning approvals service for Nillumbik
• Facilitate appropriate development and land use outcomes for the Shire by administering the Nillumbik Planning Scheme and all relevant Acts
• Provide sound professional town planning advice to customers of the unit.
• Prepare and present on behalf of Council, evidence and submissions to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Panels and other forums in support of Council's decision or position on planning proposals or issues.

What you will bring to the role;

• A tertiary qualification in town planning or equivalent related discipline and relevant, appropriate experience in a planning office
• Ability to work collaboratively and assist in the analysis of processes and to contribute to the identification of improvements
• Ability to interpret and apply planning schemes, policies, legislation and regulations
• Proven ability to identify potentially complex problems and circumstances, identify key issues and possible solutions and make consistent decisions based on a clear and logical analysis. Guidance and advice is usually available within the time to make a decision
• Provide consistent and timely technical advice to customers, staff and Councillors on matters relating to the interpretation of the planning scheme and relevant legislation

Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game

We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

• Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
• Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
• Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Want to know more?

Download the Position Description and contact Kamal Hasanoff, Statutory Planning Coordinator, during business hours on if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Sunday 26 October 2025

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