Senior Strategic Planner

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Merri-Bek City Council Full time

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Strategic Planner role at Merri-bek City Council.Applications close: 11:30pm, Wednesday, 1 October 2025.Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
This is a full-time, permanent role based on 38 hours per week.
Key Details
Full-time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week)
Monthly RDO
Salary: $99k - $108k + Super
Ability to transfer or take Long Service Leave (LSL) within Local Government
About Merri-bek City Council
Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse.
The council area includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale.
The city focuses on environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing and vibrant places.
The Civic Centre is located in Coburg, with strong public transport access and local amenities.
Merri-bek Council aims to be contemporary, innovative and collaborative, with a commitment to engaging and supporting the community.
We offer flexible and hybrid work options and care about staff work/life balance.
The Role
Senior Strategic Planner responsibilities include contributing to housing, heritage and precinct-based planning within a four-year strategic work program.
You will provide research, advice and support to bring big ideas to life and work with colleagues across sustainability, transport, housing and statutory planning.
The role requires a proactive planner with strong knowledge of the Victorian planning system, experience in planning scheme amendments, and a passion for sustainable, inclusive and well-designed Merri-bek.
Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in urban planning or related discipline
Experience in strategic and/or statutory planning
Strong knowledge of the Victorian planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage projects and work collaboratively within a team
What the Role Can Offer
Monthly RDO
Extensive opportunities for training and career development
Salary sacrifice options
Work-life balance and flexible work options
Employer-supported study assistance schemes
Wellness programs
Additional Support
Up to 20 weeks primary and up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
Purchase leave
Ceremonial leave
Gender affirmation leave
Family violence leave
How to Apply
Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system.
You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.
You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria.
Please also upload any other relevant documents.
Note: some documents may reference Moreland City Council; we are updating to Merri-bek City Council.
For further information about this position please contact Alayna Chapman, Unit Manager Strategic Planner, on 9240 2470.
Important Notes
Applications must be submitted online; applications will not be accepted via email.
Merri-bek City Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from diverse cultural and gender identities.
Merri-bek is a Child Safe organisation.
Our Commitment
In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a Statement of Commitment to the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The council is committed to child safety and wellbeing across all roles.
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