Introduction

Moorabool is not only a great place to work; it’s also a great place to live.

- Band 7 $107,330.09 to $119,570.22 + 12% Superannuation
- Full-Time, Ongoing
- Based at Darley

Description

About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development.

We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool’s smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds.

Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

The Role

As the Senior Strategic Planner you will play a key role in shaping the future growth and development of the Shire. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support the Coordinator Strategic Planning and Manager Growth and Development to deliver on the Strategic work program. This is a senior position within the Growth & Development Unit and its objectives are to manage and coordinate the development of strategic land use planning projects and policies to enable the implementation of successful planning outcomes for Moorabool, and to provide rigorous and timely strategic planning advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Click here to view the position description or click the link in how to apply.

If you have questions specific to the role, please contact Kate Barclay Manager (Growth and Development)



on 53661242 or Jillian McQuade (Coordinator Strategic Planning) on 5366 1403.

What We Offer

- Outstanding flexible working arrangements - make working with us work for you.
- Access to 3 health and wellbeing days over the life of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy
- Eligibility for parental leave after six months service
- Payment of increments whilst on parental leave
- Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave
- Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause
- Updates to our Discretionary Leave Clause to include gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring.

Send us an email at [email protected] and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks, progression opportunities, cultural initiatives, reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

About You

You are an experienced strategic planner with strong knowledge of the Victorian planning system and a passion for creating sustainable, well-planned communities. You’ll bring robust project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills,



along with experience managing planning scheme amendments and developing strategic planning policies and initiatives across a range of strategic land use planning issues (such as environmental, social, heritage, transport and sustainability). A tertiary qualification in Planning or a related discipline and substantial strategic planning experience are essential.

How To Apply

Please visit our website to apply online @ https//www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/vacancies

When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you will be asked to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.

You’ll also be asked to tell us what interview style works best for you. We want to make sure your interview experience is one that you feel comfortable with and that you leave your interview knowing the best version of yourself was on offer.

Applications will close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 7th October 2026.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact Zoe Hegarty People & Culture Business Partner on 5366 1444.

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

- Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
- Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
- Supporting the Human Rights Charter
- Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

📌 Senior Strategic Planner (Moorabool Shire)
🏢 Moorabool Shire Council
📍 Moorabool Shire