Senior Planner

Senior Planner

Permanent, Full-Time opportunity

General Officer Stream Level 6, SAMSOA

Salary Range - $118,270 - $ 126,021 plus superannuation (depending on skills and experience)

About Us

Your success is reflected in ours. We are committed to being a place people choose to work. We are a values-based organisation and pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace where the backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us to forge strong connections with our community, to innovate and make better decisions.

At the City of Mitcham, we offer:

• A positive safety culture environment where identification of workplace hazards is encouraged and rewarded.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Employee Assistance programs are available to all employees and their families.
• Employee well-being programs.
• Paid parental leave and other flexible work options.

The Role

We are currently seeking applications for an experienced and motivated Senior Planner to join our Development Services team and assist in facilitating excellent planning outcomes in the community.

Reporting to the Team Leader Planning (Assessment Manager), you will assess a broad and interesting mix of development applications, from contemporary infill housing and heritage places, to multi-storey mixed-use buildings, and larger projects that shape our city. It's work that rewards sound judgement and clear reasoning, and you'll be trusted to lead the more complex assessments. You'll provide expert planning advice to applicants, stakeholders and the community, and play a real part in projects that improve our planning processes, systems and customer experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing development applications and exercising delegated authority where appropriate.
• Preparing assessment reports and presenting matters to the Council Assessment Panel.
• Providing expert advice on the Planning and Design Code and planning legislation.
• Supporting appeals and mediation matters in the Environment, Resources and Development Court.
• Mentoring Planning Officers, Graduate Planners and Development Para Planners.
• Contributing to planning reform, business improvement and customer experience initiatives.
• Developing and improving policies, procedures and guidance materials

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Urban & Regional Planning or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Significant experience in development assessment and the ability to manage complex planning matters
• Detailed working knowledge of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act, the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Regulations, and the Planning and Design Code;
• Demonstrated experience in effective conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation, with an outcome focus;
• Extensive experience in problem solving using analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to apply a flexible, lateral approach;
• Detailed working knowledge of other legislation relevant to the position, including but not limited to the Local Government Act (1999);
• Experience in delivering a high level of customer service; and
• Proficiency in the use of the State’s ePlanning DAP system and Microsoft Office.

For more information on this position, including the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Position Profile available once you click ‘Apply’ and are redirected to our recruitment system.

The Reward

This is your opportunity to be part of a business with a passionate focus on customers and quality services.  If you are ready to bring your skills and experience to a challenging and highly rewarding sector, this opportunity could be for you.

To Apply

Please click on the appropriate link and provide a Resume and a Cover Letter.

For a confidential discussion please contact Tim Pride, Team Leader Planning & Business Support on 8372 8161.

Applications close: 5:00pm, Tuesday 29 September 2026

Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, People with Disability and People from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.