• Shape the future of Glen Eira with smart, people-focused planning
• 2 x Full time permanent roles
• Part time applications will be considered
• Band 6, $94K - $103K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the role
As a Senior Urban Planner in local government, you will play a key role in delivering professional, solution-focused planning services that support the orderly land use and development within the City of Glen Eira. With a strong commitment to customer service, you will help shape vibrant, well-designed communities where people can live, work, and play.

Other responsibilities include:

• To process and prepare recommendations for planning applications and requests with a focus on negotiating well informed and quality planning outcomes.
• To contribute to the delivery of a customer centric, efficient and effective planning service, where decisions are made within the scope of your authority.
• Prepare and present planning submissions at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Magistrate’s Court or other proceedings.
• To stay up to date and be informed about changes to planning legislation, policy, processes and procedures and to shape your own continual professional development.

About you
You are a highly motivated and experienced planning professional with a strong understanding of urban development and land use policy. You thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and are committed to delivering high-quality, efficient planning outcomes. Your strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills enable you to support great community-focused planning.

The following is also required:

• A tertiary qualification in town planning or a related field.
• A strong knowledge of relevant planning legislation.
• Relevant experience and demonstrated expertise in town planning practice, preferably in local government.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include New National Police Record Check and Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
Position Description - Senior Urban Planner.pdf

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: 18 June 2025 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Lauren Richardson, Manager Planning and Building Services on 9524 3231 or email LRichardson@gleneira.vic.gov.au

What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment 
• Flexible work options 
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed 
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s  Learning and Development programs 
• Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure 

Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.