Planning Officer

Wentworth Shire Council; Buronga; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Job summary

The Wentworth Shire Council invites applications for a Town Planner in New South Wales. The role provides professional planning guidance to ensure compliance with planning instruments, codes and policy, and supports the development of strategic planning documents to guide future needs.

The position includes a three‑month probation, a starting salary of $87,344.40 plus 12% superannuation, and a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test. Closing: 4pm, Monday 21 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Professional planning guidance to ensure compliance with planning instruments, codes and policy.
• Assist with development of strategic planning documents to guide future needs of the Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning guidance to ensure compliance with planning instruments, codes and policy.
• Assist with development of strategic planning documents to guide the future needs of Council.

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and skilled Town Planner, who is committed to achieving quality outcomes to compliment Council’s Health and Planning area.

The successful applicant will provide professional planning guidance to ensure compliance with the relevant planning instruments, codes and policy. Additionally, you will assist with the development of various strategic planning documents to guide the future needs of Council.

The position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probationary period and has a commencement salary of $87,344.40 + 12% superannuation . The successful applicant will be required to undergo a fit for work assessment and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Closing: 4pm, Monday 21 September 2026

Benefits of Employment

Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of different ages, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, as well as candidates from various cultural and linguistic heritages.

Prospective candidates must not contact elected representatives of Wentworth Shire Council (‘Council’) to seek information for a position within Council. All contact is to be directed/forwarded to the Human Resources team at Council on [phone] or [e-mail]