ABOUT US

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.

We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.

Some of these benefits include:

• A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork
• Access to annual flu shots.
• Annual skin checks.
• Opportunity to salary package.
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
• Out of hours Social Club.
• Corporate gym membership prices,
• Access Employee Assistance Program.
• The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary carer.
• So much more... FULL LIST HERE

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

During your first 6 months of employment, you must work in-office fulltime. After your probation period, you may apply for work from home in line with our Policy.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Town Planner - Band 6

This his position contributes to establishing and implementing the strategic visions and plans for land use and development within Moira Shire and facilitating appropriate and sustainable development by:

• Processing planning applications and ensuring that all functions and procedures are properly performed and executed.
• Providing planning advice based on research, investigation and an understanding of current trends, policies, planning controls and relevant procedures and legislation.

Senior Town Planner - Band 7

This position contributes to establishing and implementing the strategic visions and plans for land use and development within the Moira Shire and facilitating appropriate and sustainable development by:

• Managing, preparing and processing planning applications and scheme amendments and ensuring that all functions and procedures are properly performed and executed.
• Providing planning advice based on research, investigation and an understanding of current trends, policies, planning controls and relevant procedures and legislation.

For more information about the role view the Position Description here: Town Planner and Senior Town Planner (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it).

To Apply for this role, please include a cover lettter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

• Degree in Planning or a related field, with three years of relevant experience, preferably in Local Government.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge and experience in application of relevant legislation.
• Ability to research, prepare and present planning recommendations, arguments and submissions for Council, VCAT, Planning Panels and other regulatory forums.
• A thorough understanding of the Victorian planning system with a proven ability to develop and implement planning policy / strategy through statutory mechanisms.
• Highly developed skills in communication of complex ideas, community consultation and facilitation of stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes.

Please indicate in your cover letter which role you wish to apply for.

Consideration will be given to years of experience, qualifications obtained, and industry specific memberships and previous roles, to understand who will be able to successfully complete a senior role.