Senior Town Planner & Development Assessment Lead

Council Jobs; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time 35 hours per week

Leaseback vehicle

Generous leave provisions

Fortnightly pay

Staff car park

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council is seeking an Executive Town Planner to lead the Development Assessment Team within the Planning and Environment Division. You will manage significant development applications, provide specialist planning advice, and guide the team through legislative changes while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.

The role requires extensive NSW planning knowledge, leadership and strong communication skills, in a dynamic local

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or a related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary planning practice, urban design principles, strategic planning frameworks and NSW legislation.
• Extensive experience in development assessment, including highly complex and politically sensitive applications.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership across a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for complex reports and briefings.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and provide evidence-based advice.
• Highly developed organisational and project management skills.
• Advanced computer literacy and planning, reporting and business systems.
• Hold a current Class C licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant and complex development applications.
• Provide specialist planning advice and guidance on policy changes.
• Lead the team through legislative changes and best-practice assessment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or a related discipline

Extensive knowledge of contemporary planning practice

Extensive experience in development assessment

Technical leadership across a multidisciplinary team

Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving

Written and verbal communication skills

Stakeholder engagement and relationship building

Project management and organisation

Advanced computer literacy and planning systems

Current Class C Driver Licence and White Card

Job description

Campbelltown City Council is seeking an Executive Town Planner to lead the Development Assessment Team within the Planning and Environment Division. You will manage significant development applications, provide specialist planning advice, and guide the team through legislative changes while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.

The role requires extensive NSW planning knowledge, leadership and strong communication skills, in a dynamic local