Principal Strategic Planner

• Principal Strategic Planner at City of Ballarat
• Fixed term part-time position (2 days per week for 12 months)
• Band 7 $102,015 - $112,968 pro rata + super

About the role
 

Reporting to the Coordinator Strategic Planning, this position will assist in the development and delivery of strategic planning and urban design projects and respond to the current and future needs of both the organisation and the community.

This role will deliver strategic planning and urban design projects alongside planning scheme amendments. The successful candidate will also assist the Coordinator in managing timeframes, communications and engagement on key projects.

The wider unit of Development Facilitation supports flexible ways of working and the successful candidate can expect a supportive working environment.

This role is a 12-month fixed term position, working 2 days (16hrs) per week.

About you

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will be an urban planning and/or design professional with broad ranging technical skills and a demonstrated ability to progress and deliver projects.

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning, Urban Design or related discipline with experience in a senior strategic planning position, and in-depth knowledge of the Victorian planning system.
• Proven ability to contribute to a positive work culture and work collaboratively and enthusiastically as part of a team in a sensitive and confidential environment, providing leadership and guidance to others as required.
• Demonstrated success providing considered advice, guidance and direction on land use challenges and associated policy, including writing, reviewing and delivering integrated strategic land use planning policy and projects.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated success in developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships across a broad range of stakeholders, including successful delivery of consultation programs.
• Proven project and financial management experience with the ability to manage contracts, staff and consultants, deliver projects on time and within budget and prioritise and manage a demanding day-to-day workload

Be Part of Something More:
 

Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

Benefits

There’s more to remuneration than just salary.
 

Here are some key benefits you might value:

• Learning and development programs
• Flexible work policies
• Employee benefits program
• MyWellbeing initiatives

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 11:59pm Wednesday 28th January 2026.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the screen questions based on the selection criteria.
 

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Kylie Sullivan, Coordinator Strategi Planning and Urban Design on 03 5337 4110

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at [email protected]

We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.