Senior Town Planner

Careers at Council; Berrigan; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70-hour 9-day fortnight

12% superannuation

Job summary

Berrigan Shire Council is seeking a Senior Town Planner in the Building and Planning Team. The role manages complex development applications, provides timely development assessment and proactive compliance, and leads two direct reports to deliver high-quality decisions.

It is a full-time position on Grade L with a salary range of AUD 108,945.20 to 122,613.40, plus 12% superannuation and a 70-hour 9-day fortnight. NSW Local Government Award 2026 applies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (or related discipline).
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence.
• Strong verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and in a small team within statutory timeframes.
• Leadership and staff development experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Town Planner and Technical Officer.
• Manage complex development applications and pre-application advice.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders and the community.
• Investigate planning compliance matters and regulatory issues.
• Assist in delivering strategic planning and operational initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Urban and Regional Planning degree

Job description

Berrigan Shire Council are seeking applications for a Senior Town Planner in the Building and Planning Team.

This newly created position supports the Manager Planning & Development by managing complex development applications; providing timely and effective development assessment and pre-application advice; and undertaking proactive compliance activities to ensure Council meets its regulatory obligations and serving the community effectively. The position also provides leadership and supervision to two direct reports, supporting the delivery of high-quality assessment and decision making within the Community & Development Directorate.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervise, mentor and support Council's Town Planner and Technical Officer, ensuring effective service delivery and staff development.
• Manage complex development applications, pre-application advice requests and general planning enquiries.
• Facilitate and lead meetings with stakeholders and the community (including consultation meetings).
• Manage and proactively investigate planning compliance matters and regulatory issues.
• Assist the Manager Planning & Development in the delivery of strategic planning and operational initiatives, as required.

What You’ll Need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning (or related discipline), or, demonstrated experience relevant to the position.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, well-reasoned reports and correspondence.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills, and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team and deliver outcomes within statutory timeframes.
• Leadership and people management skills, and ability to supervise, mentor and develop staff and foster a positive team culture.
• A valid Australian Drivers Licence.
• National Police check
• Construction Induction - White Card

What’s in it for You?

• Work in a dynamic environment that values your eagerness to learn and grow.
• Enjoy a full-time position with a fantastic 70-hour, 9-day fortnight schedule – hello long weekends!
• Work as part of a supportive team while providing an important service to our community.

This position is a full‑time position classified at Grade L under Council’s current salary structure with a salary range based on qualifications and experience between

$108,945.20 to $122,613.40, plus 12% statutory superannuation and a 70-hour 9 day fortnight. Conditions are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award 2026.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Griffiths, Manager Planning and Development on 03 5888 5***.

Chief Executive Officer
56 Chanter Street
BERRIGAN NSW 2712.
Or to ****@berriganshire.nsw.gov.au

Berrigan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer