Vacancy Details

Planning Coordinator - Shape the Future of a Growing Regional City

Wangaratta, VIC | Permanent Full Time | $112,444 per annum + super 

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for great places, great people and great planning, this is your opportunity to step into a leadership role where your work genuinely matters.

At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we're building a community that is connected, sustainable and contemporary - and we're looking for a Planning Coordinator who wants to be part of that story.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

This isn't just another planning job. It's a chance to influence the future of a thriving regional city known for its gourmet food and wine, outdoor adventure, vibrant arts scene and exceptional lifestyle. Here, you'll find:

  • A high-performing, supportive team that values trust, respect, openness and excellence.
  • A workplace where your ideas are heard, your expertise is valued and your growth is supported.
  • A role that blends strategic and statutory planning, giving you variety, challenge and the chance to lead meaningful change.
  • A culture that genuinely believes in continuous improvement, innovation and doing things better.

What You'll Lead

As our Planning Coordinator, you'll guide a talented team of statutory and strategic planners to deliver:

  • High-quality planning services across permits, amendments, enforcement and subdivision
  • Best-practice customer service and community engagement
  • Strong legislative compliance and future-focused planning outcomes
  • Effective collaboration with developers, government agencies, referral authorities and internal teams
  • Representation of Council at VCAT, Planning Panels and other key forums
  • You'll also play a pivotal role in shaping policy, driving process improvements, managing budgets and supporting Council's long-term strategic vision.

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who brings:

  • Town Planning qualifications (PIA eligibility)
  • Significant experience in Victorian local government planning
  • Strong leadership capability and experience supervising staff
  • Deep knowledge of statutory and strategic planning
  • Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and public-facing
  • A commitment to fairness, excellence and outstanding customer service

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For further enquiries about this position should be directed to Clare Cowdery, Manager - Statutory Services on 0437 073 944.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 29 June 2026, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.  In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

  •  Your current contact details;
  • A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role; 
  • A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
  • A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explan how your skills and experience meet that criterion.