About Us

Located just a couple of hours from Melbourne, Maryborough sits in the geographical heart of Victoria, with easy access to major regional centres such as Ballarat and Bendigo. The Central Goldfields Shire combines rich heritage, striking architecture, and a warm, connected community. With affordable housing, quality facilities, strong employment growth and continued investment across the region, it offers an appealing lifestyle that is both convenient and full of opportunity.

If on Seek head over to our careers page Careers Central Goldfields Shire Council to view the Position Description and learn about the role.

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Role Permanent Full time
Band 7 $108,082.46 to $120,784.40 + Super, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

Making a difference

As Coordinator Statutory Planning, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the future development of Central Goldfields Shire. You will lead Council's statutory planning team, provide expert planning advice, oversee complex planning and subdivision applications, and ensure quality planning outcomes that balance community expectations, legislative requirements and sustainable growth.

Working closely with Councillors, senior managers, developers, government agencies and the community, you will contribute to delivering positive development outcomes that support economic growth, protect community values and enhance the municipality's liveability.

Our ideal candidate

We are seeking an experienced planning professional with strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge of Victorian planning legislation and processes. You will have demonstrated experience in statutory planning, ideally within local government, and the ability to manage complex planning matters while leading and developing a high-performing team.





The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and problem-solving skills. You will be customer-focused, collaborative and capable of building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience preparing reports, presenting recommendations and representing organisations at VCAT will be highly regarded.

Our Values

- Authentic Communication
- Improvement Is Possible
- Collaborative Partnerships

What Central Goldfields Shire Council can offer you?

Central Goldfields Shire Council is a collaborative, community‑focused workplace where our people—our greatest asset—are truly valued. We champion continuous learning, professional support, and innovative thinking to deliver meaningful outcomes for our community. With over 210 staff, we’re proud of the positive culture we’ve built together and the commitment we bring to serving our region.

- Meaningful work with a dedicated team
- Transfer of advantages for employees from other Victorian Councils
- Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
- Work–life balance options – Our flexible arrangements promote work–life balance
- Annual salary advancement within Banding through professional development planning
- Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program

How to apply

- Click on the job title to view the full advertisement.
- Open the detailed position description,



which includes the selection criteria you must address in your cover letter.

Selection Criteria

- Read the position description carefully—it outlines the key duties, requirements, and the criteria used to select the most suitable applicant.
- Unless otherwise stated, addressing all key selection criteria is mandatory.
- Avoid simply stating that you meet each criterion; instead, provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills and experience.

Applying for the Role

- When you’re ready to apply, click the GREEN Apply button to access the online application form.
- Upload your CV, cover letter and key selection criteria responses (you can upload a separate Key Selection Criteria file in the Additional Documents section)
- For a smoother process, prepare these documents in advance and save them as PDFs to upload.
- If you have further questions about the role or joining our team, please contact Peter Field 0458 877 ***

Applications close at 11.30pm 15 November 2026

Apply early! We will commence reviewing applications immediately and progress shortlisted candidates throughout the advertising period.

If you would like to contact our People and Culture team, please email ******@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

Central Goldfields Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.

We are a Child Secure Organisation committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to creating environments where children are safe, valued, and heard.

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📌 Coordinator Statutory Planning (Maryborough)
🏢 Central Goldfields Shire Council
📍 Maryborough