Senior Statutory Planning Officer

Permanent Full Time$92,760 – $101,125 p.a plus Super and RDO Position No: 8095About the roleThis role presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Statutory Planning Department.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to experience a broad range of planning issues as you carry out statutory planning functions and facilitate high-quality planning outcomes across the Macedon Ranges Shire.
You will actively contribute to the Statutory Planning team by overseeing the passage of planning applications from start to finish, providing clear and timely advice to the public and council staff on planning matters, providing guidance and support to more junior Planners, representing Council at VCAT, and contributing to business improvements.About youWe are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Statutory Planner to take on this important role of shaping planning outcomes across the Macedon Ranges Shire.
You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, have a sound knowledge of planning processes and related legislation, capable of interacting with various stakeholders, and exhibit sound judgement and decision-making skills.Working at Macedon Ranges Shire CouncilAt Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we're passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.
You'll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability, and innovation.
We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and a calendar of wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion-related programs and initiatives.Flexible working arrangementsEmployee Assistance ProgramPurchased Additional LeaveOpportunities for training and career developmentDiscount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilitiesAccess to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platformInterviews are expected to be held from the week of 24 March 2025.Closing date: 14 March 2025 at 5:00pm.To apply, please click below and follow the prompts.
Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role, and a Cover letter ready to attach.Macedon Ranges Shire CouncilMacedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne.
Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes.
The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung, and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples.
Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.
Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation, and cultural backgrounds.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.Privacy AcknowledgmentMacedon Ranges Shire Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process.
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