Executive Assessment Planner

Hawkesbury City Council; Colo Heights; Hybrid; AUD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Flexible work arrangements

Leaseback vehicle

Onsite parking

Fitness Passport option

Health and wellbeing program

Long service leave after 5 years

Education assistance

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council in Windsor, NSW, seeks an experienced planning professional to manage major Development Applications and lead in Land and Environment Court proceedings. You will drive business improvements and mentor a high-performing team to deliver superior customer service.

Applicants should have NSW planning expertise, strong communication, and the ability to prioritise complex tasks in a fast-paced metropolitan/peri-urban environment. Hybrid/remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or equivalent.
• Extensive experience handling complex Development Applications and negotiating outcomes.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills in planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage major and complex Development Applications.
• Take a lead role in Land and Environment Court proceedings.
• Drive business improvement initiatives in the Development Assessment context.
• Mentor and coach the planning team to achieve high performance and customer experience.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Judgment

Independent work

Education

Urban Planning degree or equivalent

Job description

• Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
• Salary Range $113K - $135K per annum
• 9 Day Fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid/work from home
• Leaseback Vehicle + Onsite Parking
• Fitness Passport Option

About the Hawkesbury

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The role

Reporting to the Coordinator Town Planning and based in Windsor, the purpose of this position is to manage major and complex Development Applications, take a lead role in Land and Environment Court proceedings, assist with driving business improvement as well as mentoring and coaching the team to ensure high performance and superior customer experience.

About You

This role will suit a planning professional with extensive experience in the NSW Planning system and a passion to effect change in light of the Ministerial Statement of Expectations and planning reforms. You will work amongst a high preforming team of planning professionals where your proactive attitude and the ability to deal with complex matters through proven written and verbal communication skills will augment the team further in its journey of culture and performance . Using your attention to detail, your judgement and initiative with a solution-based approach to all situations, you will thrive working with the management team on taking on interesting challenges relating to a broad range of planning issues that confront metropolitan and peri-urban areas, whilst being able to think independently and act pragmatically in prioritising complex tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or equivalent
• Demonstrated extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of complex Development Applications and experience in negotiating directly with applicants to achieve high quality planning outcomes.
• Strong analytical and judgment in planning concepts with demonstrated experience in working independently
• Demonstrated experience in Land and Environment Court of NSW Practices and Procedures
• Highly developed skills in effective communication, report writing skills and oral communication.
• Demonstrated experience in business improvement initiatives in the Development Assessment context
• Experience in mentoring staff, conflict resolution and negotiation.
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

• Great working environment
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport Option
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

Applications close Sunday, 27th September 2026

Applications must be submitted online.

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.