Land Development Coordinator

Description:

Overview of role:

This role will focus on the timely response to planning applications for development and subdivision within statutory response times and provision of the relevant infrastructure to facilitate it to Coliban Water standards in accordance with our Developer Installed Works process. This role will also deliver technical advice and guidance to developers and the consultants and surveyors working on their behalf.

Key Responsibilities:

As our Land Development Coordinator, you'll be accountable for:

Respond to enquiries by customers and the Development community and provide advice regarding specific Development issues

• Build and maintain relationships with the Development community and other stakeholders
• Review Planning applications against relevant legislation, technical standards and Coliban Water policies and provide advice to the relevant council on Coliban Water's specific conditions or requirements.

Review designs for the provision of new water, wastewater (sewer) and recycled water services. Provide advice and formal responses to consultants regarding specific design elements or methodologies requiring amendment to meet design standards within Water and Sewer Supply Codes, associated technical drawings and specific requirements of Coliban Water

About you:

Considerable knowledge and skills gained through trade qualifications in plumbing with 7+ years' experience or similar experience working in the water and wastewater industry where interpretation of legislation, policy and procedures for the provision of infrastructure is required.

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of water, wastewater and recycled water infrastructure
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and standards and make decision based on defined guidelines and principles
• Computer literacy with well-developed skills in word processing, databases and geographic Information Systems
• An ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and well-developed project management experience with evidence of requests, reports and projects delivered on time
• High Level of written and verbal communication skills

Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 3 $74,200-$90,097 + superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience. This role is a Fulltime Ongoing position.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Lauren Armstrong on or via email at

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 9th December 2025

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you'll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We'd love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Lauren Armstrong on or via email at

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.