Council’s Statutory Planning Branch is seeking a Town Planner to join our team. As a member of the Statutory Planning team, you will grow your skill base gaining extensive experience in relevant planning legislation, policies, statutory procedures and requirements for land use planning and assessment of development applications.

The salary and banding of this position will depend on the applicant’s skills and experience.

Position details

Part Time or Full Time Employment – hours may be negotiated.

This role allows for flexible working arrangements and as part of the package, Council will also provide relocation assistance to help support a move to the region.

Job Number: R2642

Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 26 June 2025

About the Opportunity
In this role, you will provide statutory planning advice and assess development applications in accordance with the Mildura Planning Scheme, the Subdivision Act, and the Planning and Environment Act.

Working closely with our Strategic Planning Branch, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to strategic planning projects, with involvement tailored to your level of experience—whether you’re building your capabilities or bringing seasoned expertise.

Senior planners may take on more complex applications and provide mentorship within the team, while early-career planners will be supported to grow their skills in a collaborative and development-focused environment.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

A degree or diploma in Town and Regional Planning or equivalent recognised qualification or two years’ experience in town planning (either local government or consulting) or similar experience in a related field.

A current driver’s licence.

Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one prior to employment.

Salary and Conditions
The position is classified between Band 5 and Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $ 77,725 to $ 101,911 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

A completed Job Application Form

A resume

A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Want to know more?

Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.