Executive Planner

Camden Council Nsw Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained leaseback vehicle

35 hour working week

Health program including vaccination

Flex leave provisions

Free parking

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking an Executive Planner to contribute to Camden’s growth by applying town planning expertise to a diverse range of development assessments. You will manage complex proposals in a fast-paced environment, thinking big while ensuring customer and results orientation.

Essential qualifications include a tertiary planning qualification, strong knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in town planning or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, with experience in assessment and reporting of development proposals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to provide innovative and practical solutions to resolve complex issues.
• High-level time management, communication, negotiation and dispute resolution skills; demonstrated decision-making ability.
• Ability to represent Council in legal cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage development assessments in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Apply planning expertise to a diverse range of complex proposals.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualification in town planning

Job description

Executive Planner

SALARY: $119,578 - $136,993 pa + Super + Leaseback

Work Type:Permanent Full Time

Location:Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570

Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.

• Enjoya 35 hour working week
• Fullymaintained leaseback vehicle
• Flexibilitythrough flex leave provisions
• Healthprogram including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health andwellbeing leave options
• Amplefree parking
• Joinan organisation committed to offering and supporting professional careerdevelopment

If you would like to actively contribute to the managementof Camden’s growth, then we want to hear from you. This opportunity will seeyou apply your planning expertise to a diverse range of complex developmentapplications. You will be encouraged to think big and outside the square whileyou manage your development assessments in a fast paced and dynamicenvironment.

If you have a good understanding of planning principles andurban design with an ability to think on your feet, are customer and resultsorientated, then we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

Essential:

• Tertiaryqualification in town planning or closely related discipline
• Ademonstrated working knowledge of theEnvironmental Planning andAssessment Act 1979, including extensive experience in assessment,processing andreporting of a wide variety of development proposals
• Abilityto work independently and as part of a team
• Highlydeveloped oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaisewith all levels of internal and external customers
• Abilityto provide innovative and practical solutions to resolve complex issues
• Highlevel time management, communication, negotiation and dispute resolutionskills and a demonstrated ability to make decisions
• Abilityto represent Council in legal cases

Desirable:

• Experiencein urban release area / growth area development assessment
• Experiencein presentations to internal and external stakeholders (for example,regional and local planning panels)

Further Information:Averil Flaxman, Coordinator Development Assessment on 02 4653 3711

Closing Date for above position:26/10/2026

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