Statutory Planning Coordinator
- Temporary Part Time Position until 31 March 2027
- 4 days per week (0.8 EFT) worked across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with the fourth day being either Monday or Tuesday (3 days per week may be considered)
- Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
- Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities
- Enjoy discounted gym memberships
- Generous personal and carers leave
- Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do
Join our Planning Services Department as Statutory Planning Coordinator and help lead an industry-leading statutory planning service that shapes the future of Nillumbik. As a Statutory Planning Coordinator, you'll guide a team of planners to deliver high-quality planning outcomes that reflect Council's vision and policies.
What a typical day will look like;
- Lead, mentor and support a team of planners to deliver efficient, customer-focused planning assessments.
- Review and determine complex planning applications and provide expert advice to staff, Councillors and the community.
- Oversee workflow, reporting and team performance in collaboration with your job-share counterpart.
- Represent Council at VCAT and stakeholder meetings, driving positive outcomes and strong relationships.
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation in planning processes and service delivery.
What you will bring to the role;
- Tertiary qualification in Urban Planning or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in statutory planning, including managing complex applications and leading professional planning teams.
- Strong leadership capability with experience in leading hybrid teams, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and a supportive, adaptive approach.
- Proven ability to mentor and develop staff, foster collaboration, and lead a culture focused on wellbeing, continuous improvement and best value outcomes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills with a strong customer service focus.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Victorian Planning and Environment Act, Subdivisions Act and the Nillumbik Planning Scheme.
Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!
We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.
Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;
- Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
- Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
- Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further
Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.
Want to know more?
Download the Position Description and contact Katrina Ross, Statutory Planning Coordinator, during business hours (Availability for contact is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) on 0394 333 358 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.
Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Tuesday, 11 November 2025
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