Strategic Planner

Employment type: Full time Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 5 salary from $86136.96 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

This strategic planning role will see you working within a diverse team with a robust structure and a broad experience base. You will apply your tertiary qualifications in town and regional planning urban design economics environmental sciences which you have completed or are close to completing with honours and high distinctions.

You will be excited to work on a variety of areas including the Urban Growth Zone and green wedge and be involved in planning scheme amendment processes and developing policy that supports the implementation of The Wyndham Plan.

What your day will look like

• A collaborative approach to your work

• Excellent communication across business units and beyond

• Appreciation of diverse land uses across the municipality

• Sense of how to better develop Wyndham for PEOPLE

• Appetite for professional development and lifelong learning

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualifications preferably to honours or higher degree level in town and regional planning urban design economics environmental science or a related discipline and/or relevant experience.

• Experience in strategic land use planning and/or superior academic results.

• A love of and passion for urban planning

• A positive curious and flexible attitude

If you progress past the interview stage you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include police checks a medical qualification verification and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australias fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040 we will have more than 500000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts building the infrastructure developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture a sense of purpose and possibility and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Friday 7 November 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions please contact Elio ComelloCoordinator Strategic Planning on (03).

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Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people while providing high-quality services to all members of our community regardless of age gender ethnicity religion cultural background disability or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham Citys Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan pleasevisitourwebsite.