Statutory Planner (Fire Recovery)

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage.  We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population growth. In 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, it is forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046.

About the Opportunity

Mitchell Shire Council and some neighbouring councils have been affected by the January 2026 fires and consequently there have been many properties affected. Prioritising the rebuilding and re-establishment of affected areas is important for affected residents and Council. Accordingly, we have an opportunity for a statutory planner whose priority work is to support the recovery and rebuilding of fire affected properties.

The role will involve working closely with applicants seeking to rebuild and redeveloped sites, providing specialist advice and support as required and prioritising assessment and decision making of applications. The roles sits within the greater statutory planning team and the role will also process other statutory planning applications, when not processing fire affected applications as a priority.

This role is a temporary, full-time opportunity until 30 December 2027 with a Monthly ADO. The salary for this role commences at $108.1K - $117.2K (Band 6) inclusive of superannuation, dependent on experience. 

About You

You are a person who thrives working closely with individuals, a great communicator with empathy to support applicants dealing with a difficult situation. You are fast thinking, have the ability to quicky assimilate information and can provide quick, clear and decisive ways forward for applicants. An eye for detail is important to ensure that application matters are addressed early and avoid multiple back and forth communication. 

You are a team player and able to communicate with various specialist teams to get the support and information required to get quick results for permit applicants.

For further information about this role please contact Rick Traficante, Manager Statutory Planning Processes on 0488 766 602 or email Rick.Traficante@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au. 

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace

Applications close at 5pm Thursday 30 April 2026.