Band 7 - $49.34 - $54.65 excluding superannuation 

Southern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a highly skilled Principal Strategic Planner to join its Planning Department. The successful candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Town and Regional Planning or relevant experience/qualification. 

• Extensive experience in all areas of strategic land use planning including Planning Scheme Amendments, preparation of plans and planning policies, community engagement and consultation, and administration of planning schemes within the Victorian planning system. 

• Previous experience in using the Amendment Tracking System (ATS) and Keystone. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Experience in and knowledge of statutory and strategic land use planning within a metropolitan and regional planning context in Victoria and have knowledge of significant government policies and strategies on land use planning and legislation including developer contributions frameworks. 

• An understanding of current trends and issues as they relate to land use planning. 

• An ability to gain cooperation and assistance from other employees and external stakeholders. 

• An ability to deal discreetly and tactfully with confidential and sensitive matters. 

• A current Victorian Drivers Licence. 

Benefits of working at Council:

• We encourage personal and professional growth
• We understand the importance of work / life balance
• We embrace change
• We are committed to providing a safe work environment
• We offer flexible work arrangements
• We offer monthly RDO's

Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and developmemt opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Anita Collingwood, Planning Coordinator, on  03 5573 0260.

Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.

How to apply:

• Click the Apply button below
• Download and read the position description here
• Attach a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria

Applications close: Friday 11 July 2025 at 9am