Town Planner

Careers at Council; Mudgee; Presencial; AUD 97.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & Wellbeing program

Flexible working hours

Leave entitlements

Based in Mudgee NSW

Work/Life Balance

Descripción de la vacante

Mid Western Regional Council in Mudgee, NSW seeks a motivated Town Planner to assess Development Applications and provide professional land-use planning advice to Council, applicants and the community. You will guide development across the region and contribute to strategic planning initiatives that support our growing community.

The role offers varied, meaningful work with professional development opportunities, a strong team, and flexible working hours in the award-winning town of Mudgee.

Formación

• Selection criteria include tertiary planning qualifications or a tertiary qualification in an affiliated field to planning.
• Class C Drivers Licence is required.
• Good communication skills (written & verbal) are essential.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships within Council and the community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialist planning advice.
• Demonstrated time management to coordinate several projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to research, draft, develop and implement strategic studies, plans and codes.
• Moderate skills to assess Development Applications.

Responsabilidades

• Assess Development Applications and provide professional land-use planning advice to Council, applicants and the community.
• Guide development across the region and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
• Support the Growth of the community through quality planning outcomes.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Time management

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Advisory skills

PD/CPD motivation

WHS awareness

Educación

Tertiary planning qualifications

Descripción del empleo

Town Planner

Help shape the future of our growing region!

• Work across a diverse range of development applications in a growing regional area.
• Join an experienced and supportive statutory planning team.
• Build your assessment experience through varied, meaningful work and professional development opportunities.

Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Town Planner to join our Development team. In this role, you'll be responsible for assessing Development Applications and providing professional land-use planning advice to Council, applicants and the wider community.You'll play an important role in guiding development across the region, contributing to strategic planning initiatives and helping deliver positive planning outcomes that support our growing community.

Benefits:

• Making a real and tangible contribution to the growth of the region
• Work/Life Balance
• Generous & comprehensive leave entitlements
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Based in the award-winning town of Mudgee, NSW
• Flexible working hours available

About You

Selection criteria:

• Tertiary planning qualifications or tertiary qualification in an affiliated field to planning.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Good communication skills (written & verbal).
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships within Council and in general community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice on planning matters.
• Demonstrated time management skills to coordinate a number of consecutive projects and meet deadlines.
• Moderate strategic perspective to research, review, draft, develop and ability to implement strategic studies, Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans, policies and codes.
• Moderate skills to assess Development Applications.
• Motivation to undertake continued professional development to ensure that technical skills are up to date.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training.

The salary range being offeredfor this full-time position is $3,746.80 - $4,216.80 gross per fortnightplus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $97,416.80 - $109,636.80 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

About Mid-Western Regional Council:

Mid Western Regional Council is located in the award winning town of Mudgee. We are a team of 500 people who serve 25000 residents across 9000 square kilometres (that’s 4.5 Greater Sydney). We manage a diverse range of 75 different types of businesses and are a leading member of the State’s first and most advanced Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Find out more at Working at Mid-WesternRegional Council - YouTube

The Mudgee Region:

Around 3 hours from Sydney (and Newcastle), the Mudgee Region boasts a dynamic and vibrant community brimming in lifestyle attractions, culinary delights and investment opportunities. Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle.Find out more at:

New Residents Guide

Choose Mudgee Region

What is next -

Applications close on Friday, 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Further information can be obtained from:

Working at Mid-Western Regional Council - YouTube