Permanent Full Time

$111,609 - $124,867 per annum plus Super and RDO

Position No: 6370

About the role

As the Community Planning Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Macedon Ranges by driving strategic community planning initiatives, including community infrastructure planning and social and affordable housing projects. This is an opportunity to influence long-term community outcomes, provide expert advice to Council, and lead cutting-edge solutions that enhance the liveability, wellbeing and resilience of our growing communities.

About you

You are a strategic and collaborative professional with extensive experience in community planning, affordable housing, policy development and project management, ideally within local government. An exceptional communicator and problem solver, you thrive in building partnerships, translating complex research into practical outcomes, and balancing competing priorities while delivering meaningful results for communities.

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

- 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

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs. Position Description For further information contact Jayde McBurnie, Coordinator Community and Social Planning on [0407 125 233](tel:0407 125 233).

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 10 August 2026.

Closing Date: 7 August 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.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected].

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

📌 Community Planning Lead (Kyneton)
🏢 Macedon Ranges Shire Council
📍 Kyneton