Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 6 salary of $101,297 plus super and a fortnightly RDO
Locations: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement
About the role
Reporting to the team leader, the Senior Town Planner is a key team member integral in maintaining efficient and prompt customer service from the Established Area team.
You will be involved with applicants from pre-application, right through to issuing planning permits. Some day-to-day responsibilities will include approving or refusing planning applications, answering in-bound calls into the department, assisting with general inquiries and facilitating face to face meetings with customers whilst adhering to the specified standards to meet the agreed productivity and quality of service.
At Wyndham we can offer you a caseload of planning applications that very few other Councils can offer, along with excellent opportunities for professional development and growth. You will be handling applications within multiple Precinct Structure Plans, infill development, identified activity centres, industrial and rural areas.
What your day will look like
- Efficiently processing planning applications
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Preparing high-quality written reports, including those for Council meetings
- Conducting thorough and effective research to support planning decisions
- Delivering exceptional customer service with a solutions-focused approach
- Demonstrating excellent communication and presentation skills, including representing Council at VCAT when required
- Implementing and administering statutory planning responsibilities in accordance with the Wyndham Planning Scheme (and any successors), the Planning and Environment Act, Subdivision Act, and other relevant legislation
- Contributing to the review and improvement of statutory planning procedures to enhance the overall efficiency of the Unit
What you will bring
- A tertiary qualification in Town Planning or other related discipline
- Experience in local government (statutory planning) or other political environments will be highly regarded
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation including the Planning and Environment Act, Subdivision Act and other applicable legislation
- Flexibility in permit application processing – this is not a one size fits all process
- A strong desire to be involved in working in a customer focused environment with a high level of service provision
- Current Victorian driver’s licence
- A continuous improvement mindset with a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.
If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Margaret Evans, Coordinator Town Planning, on (03) 9742 8152.
Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.
