Executive Planning Lead for Growth & Development

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

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.