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Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking Temporary full time role (parental leave June 2026-July 2027) Genuine flexibility including hybrid work arrangements, flexible hours and monthly ADOs 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 an experienced Statutory Planner to join our Planning team on a 12 month parental leave contract. This role offers diverse exposure across use, development and subdivision applications within a supportive and collaborative local government environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner seeking a career building contract role in a growing regional municipality. 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. Represent Council in public planning forums and planning mediation meetings. Provide advice to the public, developers and clients of Council in relation to the provisions for the Golden Plains Planning Scheme, Council planning policies, strategies and planning procedures. Prepare reports on planning issues including complex planning issues that arise for Council. Prepare and present submissions to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal on behalf of Council. 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. 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. 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. We offer: 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, architectural designed 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 Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations Generous leave entitlements including: Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave Purchased leave Ceremonial leave Gender affirmation leave 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 7173. Wed 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. APPLY NOW Click on Apply to submit your application and following the prompts. Please address the key selection criteria (KSC) in your cover letter or use the KSC to guide your responses to the online questionnaire when submitting your application. For further tips and tricks to help you shine during the recruitment process, visit our website. 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 to discuss how we can best support you. Applications close on SUNDAY 10 MAY 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.