Principal Statutory Planner

Application Form

Council’s Statutory Planning Branch is seeking a Principal Statutory Planner to join our team. This senior role is ideal for an experienced planning professional ready to step into leadership—supporting staff, overseeing complex planning matters, and ensuring the effective delivery of statutory planning services across the municipality.

You’ll apply your in-depth knowledge of planning legislation, policies, and statutory procedures while mentoring team members and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. You'll also collaborate closely with our Strategic Planning Branch, with the opportunity to shape both statutory and strategic planning outcomes.

This is a Full Time Position however flexible working arrangements are available

About the Opportunity

As our Principal Statutory Planner, you will

• Lead assessment of development applications in accordance with the Mildura Planning Scheme, Planning and Environment Act, and Subdivision Act
• Provide expert statutory planning advice and ensure the consistent application of legislation
• Take on complex applications and support the team with guidance, review, and mentoring
• Contribute to cross-functional planning projects, working collaboratively across Council
• Representing Mildura Rural City Council at VCAT and other Council Forums
  

  What you will bring
  Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• A degree or diploma in Town and Regional Planning or equivalent recognised with substantial experience in a senior planning role (either local government or consulting)
• A current driver’s licence.
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one prior to employment.

Salary and Conditions

The position is classified within Band 7 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $104,988 to $117,480 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits

As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Relocation Assistance available to support your move to the region
• Monthly Accrued Day Off (available to full-time employees)
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs
• For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Submit your application

By email to: [email protected]
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.

In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura

By mail to:

Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502

More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197
Email [email protected]