Urban Design Coordinator

Shape how Mitchell grows, feels and functions.

Mitchell Shire Council is one of Victoria’s fastest-growing municipalities, located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country. With significant growth underway, this is a unique opportunity to influence how our communities are planned, designed and experienced.

About the Opportunity

Urban design is central to how our communities evolve—and this role leads that agenda for Council. As Urban Design Coordinator, you’ll embed high-quality design, strong place outcomes and public realm considerations across strategic planning, policy, capital works and major projects.

You’ll provide expert advice across a diverse portfolio, translating urban design principles into practical outcomes—from structure plans and precinct frameworks to subdivision design, public realm and town centre renewal. Working closely with internal teams, Executive and Councillors, as well as developers, consultants and government partners, you’ll champion collaboration and elevate urban design across the organisation.

This is a visible and influential role requiring strong judgement, the ability to navigate complexity and a focus on delivering best practice outcomes aligned to Mitchell’s growth and community needs. You’ll also contribute to leadership within Strategic Planning, mentoring staff and building capability.

This role is a permanent, full-time opportunity with a Monthly ADO. Remuneration begins at $119.2K to $133.3k pa (Band 8) plus superannuation. 

About You

You’re an experienced urban design professional who can influence outcomes and translate design thinking into practical delivery.

You will bring:

• Experience in urban design, planning, architecture, landscape architecture or similar
• Strong ability to lead and influence design outcomes across complex projects
• Experience with structure planning, design frameworks and development assessment
• High-level stakeholder engagement, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership capability, including mentoring and contributing to team direction

Key Focus

• Embed urban design across Council strategies, policies and projects
• Lead place-based planning, public realm and urban renewal initiatives
• Provide specialist design advice on development and subdivision proposals
• Coordinate the urban design work program and manage consultants
• Contribute to structure planning, growth area planning and major projects
• Prepare reports and advice for ELT and Council

For further information about this role please contact Sophie Thompson, Manager Strategic Planning and Urban Design at Sophie.Thompson@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au or Justin Harding, Strategic Planning Coordinator at Justin.Harding@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 is a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Applications close at 5pm Monday 5 May 2026