Senior or Non- Senior Town Planner

At Moira Shire Council, we’re reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga‑ one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of. Our role as a Council is to serve, support and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• Primary purpose to truly make a difference locally.
• Strong, values‑based organisational culture.
• Supportive and family‑friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements (work‑from‑home available only after the first 6 months for suitable roles).
• In‑house, custom designed Leadership Development Program.
• Extensive training and education opportunities.
• Salary packaging and novated leases.
• Wellness initiatives – annual flu shots, skin checks, access to corporate gym discounts at five different gyms across our shire.
• Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers – on top of government paid leave).
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for community service within our shire after the first 12 months of service.
• Cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Purchasable leave options to accommodate lifestyle.
• So much more…

All benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro‑rata basis. Temporary and part‑time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family‑friendly workplace.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Role Purpose and Objectives

This position contributes to establishing and implementing the strategic visions and plans for land use and development within the Moira Shire and facilitating appropriate and sustainable development by :

Skills and Experiences

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Relations Services

To apply, please include a cover letter addressing the above key selection criteria. Whether this role will be offered as a Town Planner or a Senior Town Planner will be based upon relevant qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

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