• Entry Level
• Full-Time, Fixed-term position for 24 months
• Band 5 - $81,962 per annum, plus super and a monthly RDO
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Doncaster - free on-site parking

Manningham offers challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a customer focused, delivery led culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, health and wellbeing initiatives, and an active Social Club. The opportunity Working as part of the Statutory Planning team, the Graduate Statutory Planner is a full-time, entry-level position centred around supporting the service delivery, systems, and processes of the Statutory Planning service unit. Key activities of this role include:

• Assessment and processing of a range of planning and subdivision applications, amendments, condition 1 plans, secondary consents, time extensions, and planning enquiries in accordance with Council’s Instrument of Delegation.
• Prepare clear and concise planning reports and general correspondence in a paperless office.
• Supporting the development of policies, processes and procedures within the planning team and other Council teams as required.
• Providing excellent customer service and clear and concise technical advice to all stakeholders.
• Contributing to a service culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.

As a Manningham Council graduate you can expect:

• Experiences in real roles and projects, doing meaningful work.
• Learning and development support to build the foundational capabilities and skills for a successful career.
• Guidance from a network of mentors across our Service Units.
• Invaluable exposure to Local Government services.

About you

• You have completed a tertiary degree in Town Planningwithin the last 2 years.
• Hold a Driver’s licence valid in Victoria.
• You are seeking an entry-level pathway into the workforce, looking to create a foundation for a career in statutory planning.
• You are a problem solver with excellent analytical skills and the ability to think strategically and develop innovative design solutions
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports with high level attention to detail.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills to respond to challenging situations effectively and appropriately, with the ability to successfully negotiate and achieve positive planning outcomes.
• You have well developedorganisational skills to plan, prioritise and organise work to meet performance objectives and targets.
• You are a team player with a willingness to contribute and collaborate well with others.

Why join us?We are committed to delivering the best workplace experience for our people. This means that we live our values (working together, excellence, accountable, respectful, empowered) every day. We understand the value of a safe and inclusive workplace culture, which is why we are committed to gender and intersectional equality. Our Employee Code of Conduct, Reconciliation Action Plan and Gender Equality Action Plan hold us accountable as we continue to build on positive change at Manningham. We are embracing new technology and improving our customers’ experiences. It’s a very exciting time to be working at Manningham. Working here is often challenging where no day is the same. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, have your ideas heard and your achievements acknowledged. We are constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. We are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

How to Apply:

Your application for this position should be addressed to Fiona Troise, Manager Statutory Planning, and can be submitted via the link below. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Fiona Troise on (03) 9840 9283. Applications close Sunday 21 December 2025 at 11:00pm.Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.