Emerging Strategic Planner - Policy & Growth (Flex)

Careers at Council; Nowra; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Flexitime for indoor staff

9‑day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexible and remote working

Novated lease arrangements

Professional development and training

Corporate wellbeing programs

NSW Welcome Experience

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council in Nowra invites applications for a developmental planning role within the Strategic Planning Team. This position focuses on proponent-initiated planning proposals and a broad range of strategic planning duties.

You will work under the Coordinator - Special Projects Team, with duties including preparing policy documents, liaising across council, and attending committees. Salary is grade-based: Grade 9-11 with 85,830–117,851 gross per year plus 12% super.

Qualifications

• Class C driver's licence is required.
• Proof of right to work in Australia is required.
• Completion or near completion of recognised tertiary qualifications in urban/regional planning is required for Grade 9 (and related grades).
• Understanding of the NSW planning system and ability to interpret legislation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist managing proponent-initiated planning proposals in line with Council and NSW Government guidelines.
• Assist in preparing strategic planning documents (structure plans, settlement strategies, environmental studies, planning proposals, LEPs, DCPs, contribution plans, planning agreements, urban design plans).
• Support delivery of strategic planning projects and liaise with other Council areas to provide planning advice.
• Review and prepare submissions related to government agency initiatives and legislation.
• Attend technical and community committees with supervisors.
• Assist the public and stakeholders with strategic planning enquiries.

Skills

Class C Driver's Licence

Right to work in Australia

Education

Urban/Regional planning degree

Job description

Shoalhaven City Council in Nowra invites applications for a developmental planning role within the Strategic Planning Team. This position focuses on proponent-initiated planning proposals and a broad range of strategic planning duties.

You will work under the Coordinator - Special Projects Team, with duties including preparing policy documents, liaising across council, and attending committees. Salary is grade-based: Grade 9-11 with 85,830–117,851 gross per year plus 12% super.