• Permanent, full time position
• Band 5, Salary from $81,501 plus superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements available
• Applications close 14 December 2025

The City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

Located in the eastern region, the City of Monash boasts the Glen Waverley and Oakleigh Major Activity Centres, the Monash National Employment and Innovation Cluster and residential areas, with a strong garden character. A truly diverse and exciting place to work as a statutory planner.

About the position

This role provides an opportunity to work in a supportive environment as you develop and hone your statutory planning skills. As part of a large diverse team of planners, your focus will be on processing VicSmart applications on a diverse range of residential, subdivision, commercial and industrial developments. There is also the opportunity to contribute to process improvements.

Skills and Experience

• Assessment of VicSmart town planning applications
• Providing quality advice and guidance to applicants and the community
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders with an interest in the planning process

Requirements

• Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Tertiary qualification in town/urban planning
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close 14 December 2025 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Team Leader Statutory Planning James Heitmann on 9518 3628 or via email James.Heitmann@monash.vic.gov.au

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email talent@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.