Statutory Planning Coordinator

About the role

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking an experienced planning professional to lead its Statutory Planning team and shape the future of planning services across a diverse municipality covering coastal communities, the Otway Ranges, agricultural landscapes, established townships and areas of growth. Reporting to the Manager Planning and Building, the role leads a team delivering high-quality statutory planning outcomes with professional judgement, transparency and a focus on community outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Council's statutory planning function and give direction to a team of professional planners
• Oversee a diverse range of planning applications and statutory planning matters
• Provide expert advice to Councillors, senior leadership, staff and the community
• Represent Council at VCAT, Planning Panels Victoria and other statutory forums
• Drive service performance, customer experience and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support a collaborative, accountable and high-performing team culture
• Work with strategic planning, building, engineering and other Council teams

Required profile

• Experienced planning professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems and improving services
• Strong knowledge of Victorian planning legislation and statutory planning practice
• Leadership experience, or readiness to step into a significant people leadership role
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Sound professional judgement and a customer-focused mindset

The position pays $118,444.04 to $132,205.84 per annum plus superannuation. Applications include a letter of application and current resume; selection criteria are assessed during interviews. Applications are reviewed as received and the position remains open until filled.