Fixed Term Full Time (flexibility for part time) - until June 2025$104,190 – $116,567 p.a plus Super and monthly RDOPosition No: 6370About the roleWe are seeking a passionate and motivated Community Planning Lead to drive the strategic direction and implementation of social and affordable housing initiatives and community infrastructure planning within the Macedon Ranges Shire.About youYou will bring extensive experience in policy, project management, research, and stakeholder management to the role. This, paired with your exceptional communication and problem-solving skills and ability to influence diverse stakeholders, will ensure you deliver impactful outcomes for community infrastructure and housing in the Macedon Ranges Shire.Working at Macedon Ranges Shire CouncilAt Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we're passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You'll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilitiesFlexible working arrangementsEmployee Assistance ProgramOpportunities for training and career developmentAccess to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platformInterviews are expected to be held from the week of 9 December 2024.To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.Apply NowMacedon Ranges Shire CouncilMacedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.Privacy AcknowledgmentMacedon Ranges Shire Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Macedon Ranges Shire Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us. #J-18808-Ljbffr