- Starting salary of $72,541 per annum + super
- Full-time, ongoing opportunity
- Enjoy a monthly rostered day off and flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
- Develop specialist planning administration experience in a supportive and collaborative team.
- Help deliver planning services that support one of Victoria's fastest-growing communities.

About us

As one of Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities, Cardinia Shire Council is an creative and community-focused organisation committed to delivering high-quality services for our residents. We are driven by curiosity, continuous improvement and a genuine passion for creating a thriving, connected and sustainable place to live and work.

We invest in our people and champion a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is encouraged and every contribution can have a real impact. If you are motivated, community-minded and looking to build a meaningful career in local government, you will find opportunity and purpose at Cardinia Shire Council.

About the opportunity

Launch or grow your local government career in a role where your work will help shape the future of Cardinia Shire. Joining our Planning and Growth team, you will gain valuable experience, make a meaningful contribution to the community and build skills for a rewarding career.

This varied role offers meaningful customer contact, exposure to statutory and strategic planning, and opportunities to learn, contribute ideas and grow your skills within a collaborative team.

You will make an impact by

- Providing high-quality administrative support for planning permit applications, amendments, approvals,



Planning Scheme Amendments and related planning processes.
- Entering and maintaining accurate information across Council systems, including records for applications, enquiries, referrals, submissions, objections and customer requests.
- Preparing and processing letters, permits, notices, certificates, submissions and other planning documentation.
- Coordinating referral, notification and submission processes in accordance with statutory and strategic planning requirements.
- Delivering responsive and professional customer service through telephone, counter and written enquiries.
- Processing fees, invoices and purchase orders accurately and within required timeframes.
- Supporting meetings, workshops, community consultation, reporting, historic record searches, VCAT matters and Planning Panels.
- Maintaining forms and templates and contributing ideas that improve administration, business processes and customer service.

What you will bring

- Demonstrated experience in general office administration within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Experience supporting statutory planning processes would be highly regarded.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.




- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, confidence learning new systems and the ability to research, interpret and accurately record information.
- A proactive, improvement-focused approach that supports positive team and customer outcomes.
- A Certificate in Business (Office Administration), or equivalent experience, is desirable. Knowledge of planning, building or compliance matters would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why work with us

- Varied experience across statutory and strategic planning, community consultation and planning administration.
- Training and professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
- The opportunity to contribute to initiatives and service improvements that make a meaningful difference to the community.
- A workplace that supports wellbeing, work-life balance, sustainability and environmental stewardship.
- Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey. Click here.

To apply

- Please complete the online application form and include your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role.
- Applications close 30 October 2026.
- For further information about the role, contact Alicia Brown, Coordinator - Statutory Planning, on or refer to the position description.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants

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