About the role

As the Service Planning Consultant, you will play a key role in embedding Council's approach to service planning, partnering with Service Managers to strengthen how services are understood, planned, measured and improved. You'll facilitate service planning, provide strategic advice and analysis, and develop the evidence needed to support informed service investment and improvement decisions.

Working across the organisation, you'll maintain service data, use structured investment planning approaches to identify opportunities to optimise services, and support service reviews and fit-for-purpose evaluation approaches so services can demonstrate their outcomes and value over time. Success in this role means giving Service Managers the confidence, tools and evidence to make transparent, well-informed decisions about how services are planned, reviewed and delivered for the community.

This is a full-time permanent position (38 hours per week).

This is a Band 6 role with a salary range between $98,432 and $107,292 per annum, plus superannuation.

Benefits of working with us:

- Support work-life balance with your choice of monthly or fortnightly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.
- 20 weeks paid primary caregiver leave (6 weeks for secondary caregivers) plus other generous leave options such as volunteer leave, family planning, study assistance and menstrual and menopause leave.
- Opportunities for professional development and to take on temporary roles in other teams to grow your skills and experience.
- Novated lease vehicle options.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

- Experience in service planning,



service review or a similar strategic or analytical role.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into insights that support planning and investment decisions.
- Some experience with investment, business case or prioritisation frameworks, or a willingness to build this skill.
- An understanding of service review or evaluation approaches, or experience in a related area.
- The ability to build effective working relationships and partner confidently with managers and stakeholders.
- Experience facilitating workshops, planning discussions or collaborative problem-solving.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Applications close 11.59pm, Friday 18 September 2026.

Contact person: Michelle Bartlett, Service Planning and Review Lead, 03 9294 6481

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support adaptable work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child protected organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

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📌 Service Planning Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Yarra Ranges Council
📍 Melbourne