Senior Officer – Planning, Building and Compliance

Senior Officer Planning, Building and Compliance (Tallangatta)

• $91,556.21 to $99,996.73
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy/work-life balance.
• Generous leave entitlements, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Wellbeing, financial and career development support via our EAP.

In this role you’ll

• Serve as the first point of contact for planning, building and local laws enquiries, providing timely administrative support.
• Manage and enhance the Greenlight service system platforms and maintain planning, building and compliance systems in line with legislation.
• Coordinate shared-service relationships and building functions.
• Supervise and develop staff and contractors across planning support, statutory planning, local laws and school crossings.
• Prepare reports and collaborate with teams to continuously improve processes and procedures.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role and/or substantial experience coordinating organisational systems and processes.
• Demonstrated systems thinking, and the ability to implement compliant processes and manage workflows efficiently.
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to produce, manage and analyse data for performance reporting and organisational development.
• The ability to lead, coach and mentor a team, enhancing positive workplace culture.
• Full Australian Working Rights, Class C Drivers Licence, and Working with Children Check, or the ability to gain one.

Benefits of working at Towong Shire Council

• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous leave entitlements, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Wellbeing, financial and career development support via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Structured development and leadership pathways.
• Study Leave provisions, secondment, and growth opportunities to enhance your career.
• Fortnightly pay cycle.

Applications close: 28 November 2026. We encourage you to apply early, as applications are reviewed as they are received. Rolling interviews will commence upon reviewing applications, and the successful applicant may be appointed before the closing date.

Towong Shire Council is committed to creating a culture where everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, minority groups, and people with disabilities.

As a Child Safe Organisation, Towong Shire Council adheres to the Child Safe Standards. All applicants—regardless of the position—may be required to provide, or obtain, a Working with Children Check as part of the recruitment process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, contact pc@towong.vic.gov.au