Shape your future. Make an impact. Join Moree Plains Shire Council.

Ready for work that matters? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you will do more than fill a role — you will help shape a thriving regional community. Join a forward-thinking Council with big plans for growth, innovation and liveability, and build a career with real balance, purpose and impact.

If you are looking for a rewarding legal and governance career, meaningful work and genuine flexibility, this is where it starts...

Full-Time Career Prospect

- Local Government State Award Band 3 Level 4 Grade 20.
- Location - Max Centre, Moree.

Applications for this position will be reviewed as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as the vacancy may be closed at any time once suitable candidates are identified.

Why Choose Council?

- Genuine work-life balance including a rostered day off every three weeks giving you 17 extra days off each year.
- Professional development and training opportunities to build your leadership skills across Council.
- Relocation assistance available to help you seamlessly transition to our vibrant community.
- Competitive pay and benefits under the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

- Work that matters — directly improve liveability, growth and sustainability across the Moree Plains region.

- A supportive, inclusive team culture that values diversity, equity and wellbeing.

- A regional lifestyle with affordability, community connection and room to breathe.





- Fitness Passport providing discounted gym memberships and special rates across a wide network of fitness facilities for staff and families.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at The Welcome Experience | NSW Government.

The Opportunity

Lead Council statutory and strategic land use planning functions while providing authoritative professional leadership across development assessment, strategic policy, master planning and regional economic activation. You will serve as the primary planning advisor to the Director, Executive Leadership Team and Council, overseeing planning instruments, statutory assessment workflows via the NSW Planning Portal, and Land and Environment Court proceedings.

About You

You are a strategic, analytical leader with sound judgement, high integrity and excellent communication abilities. You possess proven capabilities in leading multidisciplinary professional teams, managing complex projects and establishing robust governance frameworks that support transparent decision-making.

To succeed in this role, you will bring





- Relevant tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning, environmental planning or a related discipline, and or extensive demonstrated experience in statutory or strategic planning within local government or a comparable regulatory environment

- Demonstrated experience in statutory and strategic planning, including development assessment and applying planning controls to achieve high-quality outcomes

- Experience in or exposure to regulatory and compliance functions, including the capacity to interpret and apply NSW planning and environmental legislation

- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex planning or regulatory projects with clear direction and sound governance

- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear reports, brief executive teams and negotiate effectively with stakeholders

Ready to make a real Impact?

Apply now and help build a positive, high-performing workplace for our people and our community.

Moree Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and the communities we serve. We welcome you to bring your experience, culture, perspectives and ideas, because our best work happens when everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.

📌 Manager Planning (Moree)
🏢 Moree Plains Shire Council
📍 Moree