Community Infrastructure Planner
Temporary Full Time (Flexible) - Monday 13 April 2026 to Monday 27 July 2026 (inclusive)
Band 8 - $125,815.32 - $140,985.85 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
- Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
- Excellent employee benefits and competitive salary
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Benefits Package
- Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
- Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
- Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement
About the Role
The City of Yarra is seeking a temporary Community Infrastructure Planner to implement Council’s Community Infrastructure Plan and associated work, including the early stages of reviewing the Yarra Development Contributions Plan. The role will also contribute to developing and delivering a broad range of community planning projects across the Council.
The ideal candidate for this position should possess a forward-thinking mindset, a comprehensive understanding of community development, social issues, and a strong commitment to promoting access and equity. The candidate should also demonstrate a genuine passion for improving the lives of our diverse community of over 92,000 residents.
This temporary role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your professional skills, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact on the well-being and connectivity of our vibrant community.
The role sits in the City Strategy Branch within the City Sustainability and Strategy Division. Yarra City Council is dynamic, progressive and sustainable organisation aiming to make a positive difference in the local environment and people’s lives. We pride ourselves on our workplace diversity and inclusive culture, and provide staff with significant flexibility and development opportunities.
For further information see the position description or contact Kate Yuncken, Manager City Strategy on (03) 9205 5309.
100218 - Community Infrastructure Planner - Position description - March 2026.pdf
Applications close on Sunday 29 March 2026 at 11:55pm.
How to Apply
In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job! Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.
Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.
Yarra's Commitment to Diversity
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.
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.
