Graduate Strategic Planner

• 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 Integrated Planning team, the Graduate Strategic Planner is a full-time, entry-level position that will support to provide strategic input and planning project assistance across a range of disciplines including city planning, liveability, integrated transport and open space provision. Key activities of this role include:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance City Planning and liveability.
• Contribute to Manningham’s strategic planning and project work to accommodate housing growth, integrated transport and open space with a focus on maintaining the liveability of our community.
• Assist with implementing work systems, practices and processes that support responsive and flexible customer service, including identifying improvement opportunities.
• Provide excellent customer service and technical advice to stakeholders.
• Assist the review, development and implementation of projects, policies, strategies and guidelines that support the delivery of integrated transport, open space, and sustainable use and development of land in Manningham.

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 inTown Planning, Strategic Planning, Urban Planning, Transport Planning or other relevant field within the last 2 years.
• You are seeking an entry-level pathway into the workforce, looking to create a foundation for a career in strategic 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 developed organisational 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.
• Hold a Driver’s licence valid in Victoria (preferable)

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. The Position Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:Job VacanciesHow to Apply: Your application for this position should be addressed to Emma Steele, Coordinator Integrated Transport, and can be submitted via the link below. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Emma Steele, Coordinator Integrated Transport on 03 9840 9362. Applications close on 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.