Senior Urban Planner

Senior Urban Planner

Footscray, Australia

Reference: 6921077

• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 6 ($99,705 - $108,027) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne.

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.

The Opportunity

Our City Planning Department has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Urban Planner to join our team as a Senior Urban Planner. Reporting to the Coordinator City Planning, you will undertake the core role of a Senior Urban Planner, with a focus on complex planning applications and coaching of other urban planners and/or student planners.

As a Senior Urban Planner, you will be an energetic and innovative individual who thrives in a team environment while also being comfortable in making courageous decisions to facilitate great planning and customer service outcomes. You will be a proactive and highly organised person with a ‘can do' attitude. You should have exceptional communication skills and be someone who genuinely enjoys building great relationships with their stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess major and other planning applications, which may include briefing relevant stakeholders or Council.
• Work effectively in a team environment to deliver high quality customer service outcomes for the Maribyrnong Community.
• Provide a high standard of clear, accurate, technical and general advice.
• Facilitate quality developments and land use that meet Council's policy objectives which is outcome driven.
• Prepare and present reports to Council or Council delegate.
• Prepare and present submissions before VCAT.
• Conduct high quality public consultation for planning proposals.
• Assist with planning projects including cross Directorate teams established within the Council organisation.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Significant experience in a planning role (3 years minimum)
• A thorough knowledge of the statutory planning and/or local government sector (desirable);
• Facilitate outcome driven results and be a confident presenter.
• Well-developed customer service ethic and passionate on building strong relationships.

How to Apply
To apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6921077.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience with reference to the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: Should you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Michael Alexander, Coordinator City Planning on 9688 0149 for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 23 August 2026 - 10.00pm

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within its child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.

Applications Close: 23 Aug 2026