Project and Policy Coordinator, Strategic Planning

4 days ago

Richmond, Victoria, Australia City of Yarra Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Project and Policy Coordinator Strategic Planning

Permanent Full Time (Flexible)

Band 8 - Starting from $122,746 + super + monthly RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

  • Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

A rare and exciting opportunity is available to join the Strategic Planning Unit at Yarra City Council. Bring your strategic planning and leadership experience, high initiative and self-driven, can-do attitude and shape future use and development in some of Melbourne's most livable, interesting and historic areas.

With a multitude of planning issues to influence and a challenging work programme, this is a great opportunity to enhance your skills leading an exciting and varied range of high profile and complex planning projects and guide project team members.

In addition to leading projects, you will work with the City Strategy leadership team to develop, coordinate and deliver a program of strategic planning projects that supports Council's objectives.

We believe success comes from developing individuals and encouraging teamwork. You will have work life balance while working with others who want to make a difference.

We are looking for a strategic planner with extensive experience who can demonstrate:

  • Substantial experience in strategic planning and policy development
  • Strong project management skills and delivery
  • Being a collaborative worker and open communicator to lead and mentor project staff and foster a supportive working environment

Yarra city council is dynamic and flexible Organisation. We pride ourselves on diversity and development of staff. We aim to make a positive difference in people's lives and continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact Joerg Langeloh, Senior Coordinator Strategic Planning on or

Project and Policy Coordinator - Position Description (October

Applications close onWednesday 29 October 2025, at 11:55pm.

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide an brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Checkprior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

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