Strategic Planner

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Ballarat City Council provided pay range This range is provided by Ballarat City Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$106,575.00/yr - A$118,257.00/yr Band 6 Annualised $106,575 - $118,257 + super Permanent role at the City of Ballarat Flexible working arrangements About The Role The role of the Strategic Planner is to provide strategic land use planning advice, contribute to development and implementation of policy and to support the Senior Strategic Planners, Coordinator Strategic Planner and Manager Strategic Planner in completing strategic land use planning projects. Key Selection Criteria Qualifications and experience as listed in the Position description. Proven ability to work cooperatively and positively as part of a team, in a sensitive and confidential environment and develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external parties. Highly competent verbal and written communication skills, including customer service skills and the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external parties. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and to investigate, prepare and present high quality reports and recommendations, with the ability to think broadly and creatively in devising solutions. Demonstrated knowledge of the Victoria Planning Provisions and the Planning and Environment Act 1987, in particular the planning scheme amendment process. Ability to plan, co‑ordinate and prioritise a demanding workload, along with responsibility, resourcefulness and initiative to complete objectives within given timelines. About You To be considered for this opportunity, City of Ballarat is seeking a Strategic Planner who has knowledge in strategic planning, practices and trends including the planning scheme amendment process and relevant legislation. You have a recognised qualification in town planning or a related profession, along with relevant public and/or private sector experience in the field of strategic or statutory planning. You are highly competent with IT skills, including in GIS systems and possess a strong ability to develop innovative, efficient and practical solutions to issues. You will have excellent communication skills to assist in discussions and resolutions with the community, government, private sector representatives and Council staff. Be Part Of Something More Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact. Benefits There’s more to remuneration than just salary. Here Are Some Key Benefits You Might Value Learning and development programs Flexible work policies Employee benefits program MyWellbeing initiatives To Apply To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Sunday 7th December 2025. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the screen questions based on the selection criteria. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check. Contact For any additional questions, please contact Kylie Sullivan, Coordinator Strategic Planning and Urban Design on At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Business Development and Sales Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ballarat City Council by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Strategic Planner” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr