Town Planner

Hawkesbury City Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Team Culture

Hybrid work arrangement

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport

On-Site Parking

Health and Wellbeing Program

Training and Development

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a motivated planning professional to assess Development Applications and provide exceptional customer service. You will support the Local Planning Panel in decision-making and contribute expert evidence in NSW's Land and Environment Court.

A tertiary degree in Town Planning is essential, with strong communication and report-writing skills. The role offers a permanent full-time contract with hybrid work and a 9-day fortnight, plus comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience preparing planning reports and recommendations.
• Ability to manage time effectively and deliver quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess Development Applications and provide customer service support.
• Assist the Local Planning Panel in considering Development Applications.
• Provide expert evidence in the Land and Environment Court of NSW.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Town Planning degree

Job description

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Great Team Culture
• Permanent Full time
• Hybrid Work Arrangement and 9 Day Fortnight
• Fitness Passport + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Town Planning, this position is responsible for the assessment of Development Applications and associated customer service functions, assists the Local Planning Panel in their consideration of Development Applications and provision of expert evidence in the Land and Environment Court of NSW.

About You

You are a motivated and driven planning professional that will contribute to the growth of the Hawkesbury community through good planning and statutory outcomes. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to customer excellence with your interpersonal and negotiation skills and work with the community with strong written and verbal communication while handling your workload with outstanding time management. You will positively contribute to the team culture and help achieve success through positively contributing towards business improvements.

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Relevant experience in the assessment of development applications
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Environment Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and associated legislation and regulations as they relate to development assessment
• Developed communication skills both verbal and written including report writing skills
• Experience with complex and/or contentious developments is desirable
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:

• Great working environment
• Onsite parking
• Rostered Day Off / 9-day fortnight
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family