Town Planner

Mid--western-Regional-Counci; Mudgee; Sur place; AUD 97 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work/Life Balance

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible working hours

Résumé du poste

Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking a Town Planner to join the Development team in Mudgee, NSW. You will assess Development Applications and provide professional land-use planning advice to Council, applicants and the broader community.

You’ll contribute to strategic planning, guide growth in the region and enjoy flexible hours, generous leave, and an active, supportive team in a thriving regional setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary planning qualification or tertiary qualification in an affiliated field to planning.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships within Council and with the community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice on planning matters.
• Demonstrated time management skills to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Moderate strategic perspective to research, review, draft, develop and implement strategic studies, LEPs, DCPs, policies and codes.
• Moderate skills to assess Development Applications.
• Motivation for ongoing professional development to keep skills up to date.
• Knowledge of WHS responsibilities and commitment to WHS training.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Deliver positive planning outcomes that support a growing community.

Connaissances

Planning knowledge

Driver's licence (Class C)

Relationship building

Advice on planning matters

Time management

Strategic studies

Development applications assessment

Professional development

WHS awareness

Formation

Tertiary planning qualification

Description du poste

Location: Mudgee

Department: Development

Employment type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

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.

• Making a real and tangible contribution to the growth of the region
• Work/Life Balance
• Generous & comprehensive leave entitlements
• 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.
• 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 RegionalCouncil:

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

The Mudgee Region:

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

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

Further information can be obtained from:

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