About the role
In this role you will play a key part in contributing to the project team responsible for delivering the Precinct Structure Planning program for emerging growth areas and will be working across a variety of teams including sustainability, transport, drainage, community infrastructure, amendments and statutory planning.

A key focus of this position is to lead the Precinct Structure Planning process and incorporating the natural environment inputs into the planning, and delivery of new communities.

Work type: 3-year fixed term position
Classification: Band 7 Commencing at $106,158 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to a diverse range of strategic planning activities to support the development and implementation of solutions aligned with departmental strategies and objectives.
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic advice to departmental leaders and key stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making and alignment with broader goals.
• Lead the preparation, coordination, and implementation of strategic plans, policies, guidelines, and planning initiatives.
• Manage contracts with external consultants, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and budgets are met, while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
• Represent the department through presentations to Council, staff, community groups, and other stakeholders as required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have relevant qualification in Town Planning, Environmental Planning or related fields and or significant professional experience in strategic and statutory planning, project management in a comparable organisation.

Essential Experience:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and practices related to strategic and statutory planning
• Project management experience including engagement and management of consultants and contractors and keeping the project delivery on schedule.
• Professional experience in projects or programs which enable the delivery of new communities in both greenfield and/or urban renewal contexts.
• Planning Scheme Amendment process experience is desirable

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

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Diversity and Inclusion
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 5th October 2025.

Position Description - Senior Strategic Planner - Growth Areas - Word version

Position Description - Senior Strategic Planner - Growth Areas - PDF version

Enquiries: Maureen Tesoro | Coordinator Strategic Planning [email protected] Phone no. 03 5272 4648

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