Planning Officer

Mansfield Shire Council is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and community-focused individual to take up the role of Planning Officer. The Planning Officer is responsible for the delivery of statutory and strategic planning, policy development, the assessment of planning and subdivision applications and providing professional planning advice to applicants, the community and Council.  

Reporting to Senior Coordinator Planning, the key focus of the role is to ensure that Mansfield Shire Council has the right strategic plans and policies in place and suitable development is supported to effectively guide future investment and growth in a way that preserves the rural character of the Shire. The position also has a role in ensuring compliance with the Mansfield Planning Scheme and Planning & Environment Act 1987. 

Remuneration will be based on Band 5 Level A (depending on qualifications and experience) classification $74,317.88 per annum plus superannuation according to the Mansfield Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2024. 

Applications close at 5.00PM on Monday 28 April 2025. 

This is a Permanent, Full-Time role. 

For more information about this role please refer to the position description and the Information for Applicants page of Council's website here. 

For a confidential discussion regarding the position please contact Nicole Embling, Senior Coordinator Planning on (03) 5775 8524.