Growth Area Planning and Subdivisions Coordinator

About the role

Cardinia Shire Council is offering a 12-month parental leave position for an experienced planning leader to lead its Growth Area Planning and Subdivisions functions. The role sits in the Officer and Pakenham location under a hybrid work model and pays Band 8, $127,722-$150,687 plus superannuation, with a monthly day off.

You will implement Precinct Structure Plans, oversee subdivision approvals and give expert advice on complex planning matters, working with statutory planning and subdivision teams and building partnerships with government agencies, infrastructure providers, developers and the community.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support statutory planning and subdivision teams to deliver high-quality customer and development outcomes.
• Provide expert planning advice and recommendations to Council, senior management and key stakeholders.
• Build partnerships with government agencies, infrastructure providers, developers and the community to deliver growth area outcomes.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline, with extensive experience in growth area planning and subdivisions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading, mentoring, coaching and developing professional teams.
• Strong knowledge of statutory planning, subdivision legislation and urban growth area planning frameworks in Victoria.
• Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities, and to make informed decisions on complex and sensitive matters.
• Valid Australian working rights; successful applicants must pass a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals.

Required skills

• Statutory planning and subdivision legislation
• Budget oversight and resource planning
• Communication, negotiation and stakeholder management

What we offer

• Activity-based and hybrid work model
• Professional development, training, education and leadership development programs
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship
• Work-life balance programs supporting physical and mental well-being

To apply, complete the online application form, answer the three expression of interest questions and upload them with your resume; applications close 4 November 2026.