• Fast-paced & dynamic role in a transforming organisation
• Contribute to the development of one of Victoria’s fastest growing regions
• Salary starting at $84,891 pa plus superannuation

About Us

We’re not your average council. Golden Plains Shire is situated between two of Victoria’s largest regional cities, Geelong and Ballarat, and is located only a 70 minute drive from the Melbourne CBD. With a population of 23,722 people, Golden Plains Shire is one of Victoria’s fastest-growing rural councils encompassing 16 townships and 56 communities.

Over the last three years, the organisation has gone through a significant transformation as it prepares to meet the challenges of a fast-growing Shire. We are seeking an experienced Community Projects Planner to join us in our new corporate offices, and help us deliver some really exciting Projects.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic Community projects team tasked with delivering an assortment of community infrastructure focused on Open Space, Sports and Recreation.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing support to the Community Projects team to ensure high quality project outcomes are able to be achieved and that projects are delivered safely, in-line with project scope, on-time and on-budget. For more information please refer to the

This is a full time permanent role, offering a Band 6 salary of between $84.891 to $92,357 per annum plus superannuation.

At Golden Plains Shire Council, employees also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• professional development and networking opportunities
• monthly RDO (19 day month)
• free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program

About You

You will possess excellent project management capabilities, with the ability to contribute to building a positive, high performing organisation. You will have a flexible and adaptable approach, possess the ability to build strong professional relationships and partnerships, and to work as part of a team.

For further information about the role please contact David Miocic, Coordinator Community Projects on (03) 5220 7168.

Interested in Applying for this role?

Candidates must provide a response to the Key Selection Criteria listed below and include a cover letter and CV to complete your application.

Applications will close on 9am Friday 12 March 2021.

Golden Plains Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe Employer. We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We are striving to build a workforce that reflects the community in which we operate and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds. We recognise our proactive duty to ensure compliance with equal opportunity, child safe and other workplace-related legislation, and to eliminate all forms of discrimination.

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