BAF629 – Statutory Planning Officer

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is Australia’s largest rural water corporation responsible for storing, managing and delivering water across most of northern Victoria. GMW provides more than 39,000 services to about 25,000 customers in its operating region.

About the Role

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based primarily at our Tatura Office, with the flexibility to work from other GMW offices or remotely from home. The role sits within the Property Services Group, and plays a key part in supporting GMW’s responsibilities as both a statutory referral authority and a public land manager.

You will be responsible for the administration and technical assessment of planning permit applications. You’ll provide expert advice and responses on behalf of GMW, ensuring that all planning matters align with legislative requirements and organisational objectives. This includes interpreting complex planning documents, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the sustainable management of land and water resources across our region.

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your planning expertise in a dynamic environment where your work directly supports the responsible development and use of public land and water assets.

What You'll Do:

Provide the main customer interface for internal and external enquiries

Apply professional planning, environmental and technical knowledge to planning permit applications, associated forms and general planning documentation

Provide technical assessment and response to low to medium risk planning permit applications

What we’re Looking For:

Experience in planning, environmental and/or property matters

Desirable but not mandatory to hold relevant tertiary qualifications or experience

Benefits

• Agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our organisation where people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.

• GMW are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

• GMW offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs so that you get to create your own experience with us.

• Great time to join GMW for a relaxed regional lifestyle, career opportunities and growth.

For more information or to view the position description please visit our website.

Applications close on Sunday 2 November 2025. To apply for this role please complete the GMW application form provided on our careers page and email together with a copy of your current CV to [email protected].

GMW is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. GMW encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives to apply.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you to take part in an interview, please contact: [email protected]