Principal Planner - Business Lead

Permanent Full Time

Band 7 - $105,898 - $118,398 + planners allowance + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment  

This is a new role that has been created to improve the experience and timeframes for businesses who need a planning permit. 

We're looking for a suitably experienced statutory planner who has a strong interest in supporting businesses and who wants to create a positive impact. This is an opportunity to show your leadership and change management skills in establishing a Business focused planning permit application stream in the Statutory Planning Unit. You'll be responsible for overseeing this new application stream, working with other planners and Coordinators, and with a range of internal and external stakeholders. 

Yarra city council is dynamic Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture. We aim to continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact Kathryn Pound, Manager Statutory Planning on (03) 9205 5087 or kathryn.pound@yarracity.vic.gov.au. 

 103407 - Principal Planner - Business Lead - City Sustainability and Strategy - Position Description (April 2025).pdf

Applications close on Sunday 4 May 2025 at 11.55pm.

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide an brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.