Strategic Planner (parental leave replacement)

Part time (0.6FTE)
Parental leave replacement
Fixed term, August 2025 to August 2026
Band 6, $83,031 pa (pro-rata) + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 23 June 2025

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

We are seeking a motivated and passionate professional to join our Strategic Planning team to:

• assist in the delivery of innovative projects, including housing and neighbourhood character studies, heritage studies and commercial and industrial land strategies
• engage with the community through engagement processes and provide expert advice to a range of stakeholders
• liaise with colleagues and relevant agencies
• assist the preparation and processing of amendments to the Planning Scheme

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• planning experience and qualifications in Planning or related discipline
• an understanding of contemporary planning theory and practice within the context of the Victorian Planning Scheme
• community engagement experience

Benefits

• Annual salary increases
• Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Nathan Lord, Coordinator Strategic Planning, on (03) 5471 1815.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
• A copy of your current resume
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.