Job Description

Applications closing on 21 September 2026, 05:00 PM

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Job type: Permanent full time

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Salary: $99,720 - $110,603 per annum

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Location: Camperdown, Victoria

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About the position

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Corangamite Shire Council is seeking a Strategic Planner to join our Regulatory Services team.

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The main responsibilities will include:

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- Leading the preparation, development and implementation of strategic land use planning projects and initiatives of Council.
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- Processing and administering complex planning scheme amendments to implement the adopted strategies of Council.
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- Providing a high level of professional planning expertise to management, internal departments, Council and the community.
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- Delivering cross-organisational planning solutions to ensure strategic and integrated outcomes for the Shire.
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- Working both independently and as part of a team to achieve timely and appropriate outcomes on complex planning projects, policy and strategy development.
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- Exercising professional judgement within agreed standards and actively contribute to the pursuit of effective and timely service.
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- Assisting the Planning Coordinator with administering the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Subdivision Act 1988 and the Corangamite Planning Scheme.
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- Assisting the Planning Unit with day-to-day operation.
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About you

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- A relevant tertiary qualification in Urban or Regional Planning and / or a closely related field, or significant professional experience is highly desirable. Experience in township structure plans, urban design frameworks and planning policy will be highly regarded.
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- Demonstrated experience at a senior level in delivering planning strategy and policy projects balancing complex issues and competing priorities, and an understanding of a local government setting.
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- A thorough understanding of the Victorian planning system with a proven ability to develop and implement planning policy / strategy through statutory mechanisms.
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- Proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex situations, formulate and implement creative solutions and achieve outcomes that advance Council priorities.
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- Highly developed skills in communication of complex ideas, community consultation and facilitation of stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes.
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- Demonstrated ability in writing project briefs, managing consultants and undertaking stakeholder consultations.
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- Expert negotiation skills and proven ability to influence outcomes.
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- Victorian Drivers Licence and recent National Police Check, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
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Contact

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Andrew Nield, Manager Regulatory Services

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Phone: 03 5593 7***

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Email: **@corangamite.vic.gov.au

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"Working at Corangamite Shire allows for a supportive work-life balance alongside friendly people passionate about our community."

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About Corangamite Shire

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Working at Corangamite Shire Council means you will be a part of a fair and respectful workplace where everyone is given the chance to reach their potential.

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We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Corangamite Shire Council | Employment (https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Employment).

📌 Strategic Planner (Camperdown)
🏢 Corangamite Shire
📍 Camperdown