Strategic Planners (2 positions)

• 2 positions available
• Full time, Ongoing and Full time (Temporary to March 2026)
• Band 6, Starting salary $91.954 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

Are you a dedicated Strategic Planner wanting to make a difference to our community? Greater Bendigo is a growing regional city, with the population expected to reach around 200,000 by 2050.

You will be responsible for researching and preparing high quality, innovative strategic plans to guide change and growth throughout the municipality. You will also be responsible for preparing planning scheme amendments, planning policies and providing strategic planning advice.

Current projects include structure plans, heritage studies, urban design frameworks and transport planning.

We have two positions available:  1 Full time, Ongoing and 1 Full time temporary to March 2026. 

About You

To be successful in this role you will have relevant qualifications and planning experience. You will have knowledge of the relevant Acts, Victorian Planning Provisions and planning scheme amendments together with strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, .You will enjoy working in a team environment and have highly developed analytical, investigative, creative and conceptual skills.

Previous experience in any level of government is desirable.

 A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.

Benefits

• Full time position with flexible work options | Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Contribute to our community | Work close to home | Come and work in beautiful Bendigo
• Paid parental leave| Purchased leave| Study leave | Training & development opportunities

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Lauren Watt, Coordinator Precinct Planning and Heritage, 0436 845 899. 

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Tuesday 10 June 2025.