• Band 7 salary range of between $108,020.23 and $120,635.14 per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading.
• Temporary full time Position (Parental Leave Cover - 15 months)
• Located at 32 Civic Drive, Greensborough VIC 3088
• Access to monthly RDOs
• Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work

About the role:

Are you a skilled and motivated planning professional ready to make a difference? Join our team as Principal Statutory Planner, where you will play a key role in shaping our community by facilitating appropriate development and land use outcomes through the administration of the Nillumbik Planning Scheme and relevant legislation. Provide clear, consistent, and timely technical advice to a range of stakeholders, manage a diverse caseload of complex planning applications, and represent Council in key forums including VCAT and planning panels. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about statutory planning, we'd love to hear from you.

A typical day might include:

• Contribute to the ongoing operation of a successful coordinated planning approvals service for Nillumbik
• Facilitate appropriate development and land use outcomes for the Shire by administering the Nillumbik Planning Scheme and all relevant Acts
• Provide leadership to staff in the Statutory Planning Team through the display of appropriate professional work habits and behaviours
• Prepare and present on behalf of Council, evidence and submissions to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Panels and other forums in support of Council's decision or position on planning proposals or issues
• Provide consistent and timely technical advice to customers, staff and Councillors on matters relating to the interpretation of the planning scheme and relevant legislation.
• Working with the Coordinator, maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the performance of the unit by developing unit level performance statistics, refining procedures and structures to provide productivity improvements, developing and pursuing strategies aimed at making the best use of contemporary technology and participating in cross Council and functional activities as required
• Work with the Coordinator to improve unit performance by developing performance statistics, refining procedures and structures, leveraging contemporary technology, and contributing to cross‑Council and functional activities.

What you will bring to the role:

• A tertiary qualification in town planning or equivalent related discipline, and extensive experience in a planning office, preferably in local government
• Ability to interpret the planning scheme and relevant legislation accurately, and provide information and advice to customers accordingly
• Extensive experience interpreting and applying planning schemes, policies, legislation and regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively, lead and assist in the analysis of processes and to contribute to the identification of improvements.

Why should you join us?

Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council.

The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.

This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:

• Empathy - We listen, understand, and respect our customers
• Consistency - We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information
• Effectiveness - We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes
• Simplicity - Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.

In 2023, we proudly secured sixth place in the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education, and Not-for-Profit category. Even more exciting, we were the ONLY local government organisation to be recognised among 700 organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

How to Apply:

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities of this position, download and review the Position Description
• Attach your Resume and Cover Letter to your application and use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Kamal Hasanoff, Statutory Planning Coordinator on 0428 563 533 or Kamal.Hasanoff@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Applications close: 10pm (AETD), Friday, 3 April 2026

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to complete the following Pre Employment Checks

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Pre-Existing Injury and Medical Declaration Form
• Working with Children check.

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background. Apply now!