Senior Statutory Planner

• Bannockburn location – perfectly positioned with an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat, and Melbourne (plus free onsite parking!)
• Temporary part time role (14 hours per week until 31 July 2027

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive. 

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a motivated Senior Statutory Planner to join our dynamic Statutory Planning Department in a fixed-term, two-day-per-week role. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality planning outcomes within a collaborative and customer-focused environment.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

• Examine and assess planning applications for the use, development and subdivision of land and report to Council with recommendations. 
• Administer the Planning and Environment Act, the Subdivision Act, Golden Plains Planning Scheme and other relevant Statutes and Regulations in a positive manner. 
• Undertake the activities of the town planner role in a professional, time efficient and customer focussed manner. 
• Contribute positively to a team approach to the Planning activities.
• Consult with relevant parties with respect to planning issues and proposed policy or development projects. 
• Ensure the community benefits from an integrated approach to land use planning in terms of economic, social advantage as well as preservation and protection of the environment. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in statutory planning, preferably in local government. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and other related legislation and regulations. 
• Ability to demonstrate a detailed understanding of town planning and development implications.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process and system improvements, including innovative problem solving skills. 
• Demonstrated skills in planning and managing workloads to meet statutory timeframes and achieve quality built outcomes. 
• Ability to identify and understand the current state of planning applications and assume the management of applications that are at various stages in the process. 
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a broad range of people including Council, consultants and tribunals on planning matters. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively undertake and manage multiple projects at any one time. 
• Ability to contribute positively to a busy high performing team and also undertake autonomous tasks and projects. 
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and presentation of reports and recommendations to executive leadership groups. 

We care We thrive We grow

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

With an Enterprise Agreement in place till 2028 we offer all employees:

• Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments 
• Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
• A modern, high-quality working environment with free onsite parking
• An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
• An active Social Club
• Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff 
• Transfer of service and LSL (where applicable)
• Generous leave entitlements including but not limited: 
  • Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
  • Purchased leave
  • Ceremonial leave
  • Volunteer leave
  • Reproductive leave
  • Gender affirmation leave
  • Higher than NES Family violence leave

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Zac Van Grondelle, Coordinator Statutory Planning on 03 5220 7***.

We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role!  To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to any end date advertised.

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We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Please contact our People & Culture team at ***************@gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you.

Applications close on WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST 2026 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.