Planning & Administration Opportunity – Join Our Team
- Fixed Term - two years
- Full time or part time
Ready to take the next step in your planning career? Join Gannawarra Shire Council’s Planning team, with the opportunity to be appointed at a level that reflects your qualifications, experience and skills.
We are seeking applicants across the following levels:
Planning Administration Officer – Band 4
No planning qualifications required. Ideal for someone with strong administration, customer service and organisational skills who is interested in developing a career in local government planning.
For further information, please refer to the position description(PDF, 247KB).
Para-Planning Officer – Band 5
For a planning graduate or someone with relevant planning experience looking to develop their skills and career in local government. A key part of the role will be supporting the assessment of renewable energy planning applications and Environment Effects Statements (EES) where Council is a referral authority, ensuring community and Council expectations are appropriately considered.
For further information, please refer to the position description(PDF, 253KB).
Statutory Planner – Band 6
For an experienced planner with strong statutory planning skills and the ability to confidently assess complex applications and provide sound planning advice. The role will have a particular focus on renewable energy projects, including assessing planning applications and EES matters where Council is a referral authority, while ensuring community and Council expectations are considered and appropriately represented.
For further information, please refer to the position description(PDF, 254KB).
The position will be offered at the appropriate classification based on your qualifications, experience and demonstrated skills.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning matters, including major renewable energy and development projects shaping the future of regional Victoria, while being part of a supportive and progressive team.
Whether you’re starting your planning career or bringing extensive experience — we’d love to hear from you.
Any further questions please contact Council's Manager Planning & Regulatory Services, Fiona Gormann on 03 5450 9333.
Applications for this position close 5pm Friday, 2 October 2026.