Town Planner

Employment type: Full time, both Permanent and Fixed term (until September 2026) roles available

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 5 salary from $86,136.96 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based

 

About the role

Our Town Planners are key members in the Town Planning unit, integral in maintaining efficient and prompt customer service from the Established Area team within a bright and modern workspace, amazing team culture. 

You will be involved with applicants from pre-application, right through to issuing planning permits. Your responsibilities will vary, and a typical day might include approving or refusing planning applications, answering in-bound calls into the department, assisting with general inquiries and facilitating face to face meetings with customers, whilst adhering to the specified standards to meet the agreed productivity and quality of service. 

At Wyndham we can offer you a caseload of planning applications that very few other Councils can offer, you will be dealing with applications within multiple Precinct Structure Plans, infill development proposals, mixed use development proposals within the Werribee Activity Centre Zone and assessing proposals within rural areas such as Werribee South (Melbourne’s ‘vegetable bowl’).

 

What your day will look like

• Efficiently processing applications
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Administering the statutory planning responsibilities pursuant to the Wyndham Planning Scheme (and its successors), the Planning and Environment Act, Subdivision Act and other relevant legislation
• Assisting in the initiation and implementation of reviews of statutory planning procedures which maximise the efficiency of the Unit

What you will bring

• Demonstrated understanding of planning legislation, planning reforms processes within Victoria and the planning process within the political framework
• A tertiary qualification in Town Planning
• Experience or demonstrated understanding of Local Government, State Government and Organisation processes, roles and responsibilities (Desirable)
• Knowledge of and familiarity with relevant computer technology
• Current Driver’s licence
  
  

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

 

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

 

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

 

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

 

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

 

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 27 July 2025.

 

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Margret Evans, Coordinator Town Planning on 9742 8152.

 

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

 

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

 

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.