Why join the Planning and Development team at East Gippsland Shire Council?
The East Gippsland Shire Council Planning and Development team is a multi-skilled unit, with Statutory and Strategic planners, building and planning inspectors, technical experts and an excellent support team of administration officers. The team has seen its way through significant major events in recent times and maintains a strong capacity and commitment to serving our community. We pride ourselves on our teamwork, resilience and collaborative approach both in the team and with our stakeholders.
We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland covers 10% of the state with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, national parks, marine parks, inland lake systems and stunning coastlines. EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of interesting planning projects.
A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.
Position overview
As the Statutory Planning Coordinator, you will lead the statutory planning team in its delivery of services to customers in the Shire, facilitate development approvals and pre-application meetings and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the team.
In this role you will:

• Ensure the service provided by the Statutory Planning Team is undertaken in an efficient and effective manner within set timeframes.
• Mentor and assist your team, providing guidance in their role and its responsibilities and ensuring there are structures in place so they can effectively perform their duties.
• Maintain a customer service focused culture to achieve the delivery of a quality service and to enhance the positive image of Council.
• Prepare detailed reports and project manage complex or significant planning permit applications, including the representation of Council at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Why you’ll love EGSC:

• Flexible working arrangements including 60/40 hybrid office/WFH options, monthly ADOs and additional purchased leave options
• Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band
• Support to grow your career through professional development opportunities and study assistance
• Discounted membership to our Recreation Centres
• 17 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum each year in December
• Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
• A stunning region to live, work and play in - beaches, lakes and mountains right at your fingertips!
• Diversity in range of interesting projects – natural environmental, built environment, small towns, coastal development, rural land & agricultural matters.

What we require from you

• Relevant qualification in Town Planning or a related field and a minimum of seven years’ experience in land use planning or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with service users and all other relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement legislation and procedures related to the functions of the Statutory Planning team.
• Ability and capacity to make independent and unassisted decisions.
• Ability to work with, assist and mentor other less experienced professionals.
• Ability to lead, innovate and adapt to change.
• Ability to work from the office 3 days per week.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity, with the expectation that you attend the office 3 days per week. Relocation assistance may be considered for the right applicant.
How To Apply
If this sounds like your next career and lifestyle move, apply now and attach:

• Your resume
• A cover letter
• A statement providing responses to each of the key selection criteria

Applications close at 11.59pm on 21 September 2025

Questions? Contact Martin Richardson, Manager Planning and Development, on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.