- Entry Level
- Full-Time, Fixed-term position for 24 months
- Band 5 - $81,962 per annum, plus super and a monthly RDO
- Hybrid working arrangements available
- Doncaster - free on-site parking
Manningham offers challenging and rewarding
employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have
a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a
customer focused, delivery led culture. We offer our employees a range of
benefits including flexible work options, opportunities for career development,
health and wellbeing initiatives, and an active Social Club.
The opportunity
Working as
part of the Statutory Planning team, the Graduate Statutory Planner is a
full-time, entry-level position centred around supporting the service delivery,
systems, and processes of the Statutory Planning service unit.
Key activities of this role include:
- Assessment and processing of a range of
planning and subdivision applications, amendments, condition 1 plans, secondary
consents, time extensions, and planning enquiries in accordance with Council’s
Instrument of Delegation.
- Prepare clear and concise planning reports
and general correspondence in a paperless office.
- Supporting the development of policies,
processes and procedures within the planning team and other Council teams as
required.
- Providing excellent customer service and
clear
and concise technical advice to all stakeholders.
- Contributing to a service culture of
excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
As a
Manningham Council graduate you can expect:
- Experiences in real roles and
projects, doing meaningful work.
- Learning and development support to
build the foundational capabilities and skills for a successful career.
- Guidance from a network of mentors
across our Service Units.
- Invaluable exposure to Local
Government services.
About you
- You
have completed a tertiary degree in Town Planningwithin the last 2 years.
- Hold a Driver’s licence valid in Victoria.
- You
are seeking an entry-level pathway into the workforce, looking to create a
foundation for a career in statutory planning.
- You are a problem
solver with excellent analytical skills and the ability to think
strategically and develop innovative design solutions
- You have excellent
written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to
prepare clear and concise reports with high level attention to detail.
- You possess excellent
interpersonal skills to respond to challenging situations effectively and
appropriately, with the ability to successfully negotiate and achieve positive
planning outcomes.
- You have well developedorganisational skills to plan, prioritise and
organise work to meet performance objectives and targets.
- You are a team player
with a willingness to contribute and collaborate well with others.
Why join us?
We are committed to delivering the best
workplace experience for our people.
This means that we live our values (working together, excellence,
accountable, respectful, empowered) every day. We understand the value of a
safe and inclusive workplace culture, which is why we are committed to gender
and intersectional equality. Our Employee Code of Conduct, Reconciliation
Action Plan and Gender Equality Action Plan hold us accountable as we continue
to build on positive change at Manningham.
We are
embracing new technology and improving our customers’ experiences.
It’s a
very exciting time to be working at Manningham. Working here is often
challenging where no day is the same. You will have the opportunity to take
ownership of your work, have your ideas heard and your achievements
acknowledged.
We are constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community.
We are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A
high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes
for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work
while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver
excellent outcomes for Manningham.
How to Apply:
Your application for this position should be
addressed to Fiona Troise, Manager Statutory Planning, and can be submitted via
the link below.
If you have any questions about the position,
please contact Fiona Troise on (03) 9840 9283.
Applications close Sunday 21 December 2025 at 11:00pm.
Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies
have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply
for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different
experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t
perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role
and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse
workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure equity of access to employment
opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups
including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual
orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a number of policies and
practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.
If you require any additional support or
adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed
above in advance.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation
and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
