Senior Statutory Planner

Senior Statutory Planner
Location: Altona area
Rate:$54 per hour + super
Contract: Short-term contract until April 2026
Hours: Full-time (casual contract)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Statutory Planner to join a local council planning team on a short-term contract. This role will assess and manage a range of statutory planning matters, including complex and major development applications, while delivering high-quality outcomes for the community.

About the Role Working closely with the Coordinator Town Planning and Manager Planning, Building and Health Services, your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing statutory planning permit applications, including complex and major developments
• Providing clear, professional advice to councillors, applicants, developers, and the community
• Preparing reports, recommendations, and planning advice in line with Council and State policy
• Undertaking pre-application meetings and facilitating mediation where required
• Representing Council at VCAT and preparing submissions
• Contributing to statutory policy development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting planning committees and briefing elected members as required

About You You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Town Planning
• Demonstrated experience in statutory planning within Victoria
• Strong knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act, Planning Schemes, and VCAT processes
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment
• A current Victorian Driver Licence

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner seeking a well-paid, local council contract in Melbourne’s west.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.