Permanent Full Time
$75,981 - $88,322 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 8086 & 8041
About the role
This 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, representing Council at VCAT and contributing to business improvements.
About you
We are looking for an entry-level or early career based 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 strong customer focus and a knowledge of planning processes and related legislation.
Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council
At 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 calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.
Staff Benefits
* Flexible Working Arrangements
* Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
* Annual no cost flu vaccinations
* Employee Assistance Program
* Purchased leave
* Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
* Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work
Position Description
For further information contact Rees May, Coordinator Statutory Planning and Compliance on Please note the office is closed until 5 Jan 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 12 January 2026.
Closing Date: 9 January 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.
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