Applications closing on 22 September 2025, 12:00 PM
Reference number
25-59
Job Type
Full Time
Package
Band 5
Full time, ongoing
Band 5, $75,988 pa + Super
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 22 September 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

The Statutory Planner is responsible for the delivery of statutory planning outcomes in accordance with the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme and the Planning and Environment Act 1987, through:

• assessing and processing planning permit applications
• providing professional and timely responses to statutory planning enquiries
• supporting senior officers in representations at VCAT and other public forums as required

To be successful in this role you will have:

• qualifications in Planning or a related discipline
• relevant experience, ideally in local government
• a positive attitude and passion for excellent customer service
• analytical and problem solving skill