Statutory Planner

Permanent Full Time - 2 x position available

Band 5 - Starting from $78,448.84+ super + planners allowance +RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

Yarra City Council's Statutory Planning Department is looking an enthusiastic and customer-focused statutory planner to join the team.

If you are looking for a role in an exciting inner-city location with a variety of planning applications and are able to juggle multiple tasks, deal with the unexpected and contribute to a collaborative and friendly team environment, then we want to hear from you!

To be successful in this role you will be a dynamic and vibrant team player with a focus on processing planning applications and delivering high level customer service. You will be enthusiastic, innovative, self-motivated and able to work autonomously and within a team.

We are seeking candidates who have attention for detail, good written and organisational skills and who are committed to providing excellent customer service.

As an employee of the City of Yarra, you will have access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance, including social club events, various wellbeing initiatives and discounted gym membership. The City of Yarra offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements including a monthly rostered day off for full time employees.

Yarra city council is a progressive organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture. We aim to continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact Danielle Connell, Senior Co-Ordinator Statutory Planning

Band 5 Statutory Planner - Position Description May 2025 (1).pdf

Applications close on: Wednesday 24 September 2025, at 11:55pm.

How to Apply

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and a 1-page Cover Letter. In your cover letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.