Planning Officer
Public Sector PeopleListed 1 Oct 2026
Public Sector People are currently working with a rural Shire Council in North-West Victoria seeking a Planning Officer to join their team on a temporary basis.
This is a great opportunity for a planner looking to gain further Local Government experience within a supportive rural council environment, managing a varied statutory planning caseload.
The Role As Planning Officer, you will be responsible for:
Narule Stewart
Team Leader – Planning, Assets & Building
Public Sector People
0434 024 776
nstewart@publicsectorpeople.com.au
This is a great opportunity for a planner looking to gain further Local Government experience within a supportive rural council environment, managing a varied statutory planning caseload.
The Role As Planning Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Assessing and processing a range of planning permit applications.
- Providing planning advice to applicants, residents and internal stakeholders.
- Interpreting and applying the Victorian Planning Provisions and relevant Planning Scheme.
- Preparing reports, correspondence and recommendations.
- Undertaking site inspections and supporting broader statutory planning functions.
- Liaising with referral authorities and key stakeholders throughout the application process.
- A qualification in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
- Previous statutory planning experience, ideally within Victorian Local Government.
- Knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and Victorian Planning Provisions.
- Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
- Confidence managing stakeholders and providing clear planning advice.
- The ability to independently manage a caseload and competing priorities.
- Opportunity with a rural Shire Council in North-West Victoria.
- Varied statutory planning workload.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to further develop your Local Government planning experience.
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
Narule Stewart
Team Leader – Planning, Assets & Building
Public Sector People
0434 024 776
nstewart@publicsectorpeople.com.au