Current Employment Opportunities

Town Planner

A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced Town Planner to join our successful planning team in a new additional position.

In this Town Planner role, you will work within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment and have a primary focus on statutory planning with the ability to participate in strategic planning projects.

If you are ambitious, this role represents an outstanding career opportunity to further your professional development through exposure to both urban and regional planning. This rewarding role offers a varied and interesting scope of work, working closely with the broader Development and Regulatory Services and Infrastructure Services teams.

You will have completed a tertiary qualification in Town Planning, with demonstrated experience in statutory planning and eligibility for membership with PIA (Planning Institute of Australia).

This position is offered on a permanent full-time basis. Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s qualification, skills and experience within a range of $88,291 to $97,545 plus 14.5% Superannuation, in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Assistance with relocation expenses is available and will be determined with the successful candidate (if applicable).

Other benefits include:

  • A 19 day month, allowing for a rostered day off to full time employees.
  • Up to one hour per month health and wellbeing activity leave.
  • Four hours per six month period volunteering activity leave.
  • Long service leave is based on 10 years continuous service, with pro rata access after seven years of continuous service.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Learn More:

Job Specification & Position Description - Town Planner

Application Form - Town Planner

If you have any questions please contact Natasha Whiteley , Team Leader Town Planning on 03 6393 5344 or email natasha.whiteley@mvc.tas.gov.au

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

  • an application form
  • a cover letter
  • current resume
  • a copy of your relevant qualification
  • a statement addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum of two pages)

Applications are to be submitted by email to: recruitment@mvc.tas.gov.au

Applications Close:

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.


Civil Engineer (Experienced or Graduate)

Meander Valley Council welcomes applications for the role of Civil Engineer (or Graduate Civil Engineer) to join our dedicated and collaborative Infrastructure team.

The Civil Engineer is responsible for the preparation of design drawings, specifications, and project plans relating to civil engineering work for both construction and maintenance of Council infrastructure (including roads, footpaths, bridges and stormwater drainage) which is directed by Council’s Asset Management Strategy. The Civil Engineer works closely with other officers in the Engineering Team in delivering engineering solutions which best serve Council and the community.

Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s qualification, skills and experience within a range of $75,077 to $88,291, plus 14.5% Superannuation, in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

Assistance with relocation expenses may be available and will be determined with the successful candidate (if applicable).

Other benefits include:

  • A 19 day month, allowing for a rostered day off to full time employees.
  • Up to one hour per month health and wellbeing activity leave.
  • Four hours per six month period volunteering activity leave.
  • Long service leave is based on 10 years continuous service, with pro rata access after seven years of continuous service.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Learn More:

Job Specification Position Description - Civil Engineer (or Graduate)

Application Form

All enquiries should be directed to David Murray, Director Infrastructure Services on 03 6393 5300 or email david.murray@mvc.tas.gov.au

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

  • an application form
  • a cover letter
  • current resume
  • a statement addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum of two pages)

Applications are to be submitted by email to: recruitment@mvc.tas.gov.au

Applications Close:

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.