Town Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

9-day fortnight

On-site parking

Fitness Passport

Training and development

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a planning professional to assess Development Applications, support the Local Planning Panel, and provide expert court evidence as needed. The role sits within a dynamic team focused on community growth and statutory outcomes.

Applicants should have Town Planning qualifications, experience with complex developments, and a strong customer-service approach. The position offers hybrid work, a 9-day fortnight, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience in assessment of development applications.
• Strong communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of the Environment Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993.
• Ability to manage workload with strong time management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Town Planning knowledge

Development applications experience

Customer service orientation

Negotiation skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Town Planning degree or related discipline

Tools

Class C Driver's Licence

WWCC

WHS General Construction NSW

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 areain metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urbanand rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomesfor the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplacefor all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages andgenders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturallydiverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people withdisabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Town Planning, this position isresponsible for the assessment of Development Applications and associatedcustomer service functions, assists the Local Planning Panel in theirconsideration of Development Applications and provision of expert evidence inthe Land and Environment Court of NSW.

About You

You are a motivated and driven planning professional that willcontribute to the growth of the Hawkesbury community through good planning andstatutory outcomes. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to customerexcellence with your interpersonal and negotiation skills and work with thecommunity with strong written and verbal communication while handling yourworkload with outstanding time management. You will positively contribute tothe team culture and help achieve success through positively contributingtowards business improvements.

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or arelated discipline
• Relevant experience in the assessment ofdevelopment applications
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EnvironmentPlanning & Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and associatedlegislation and regulations as they relate to development assessment
• Experience with complex and/or contentiousdevelopments is desirable
• The right to live and workin Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General ConstructionWork in NSW
• Working with ChildrenCheck (WWCC)

Successfulapplicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medicaldeclaration

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, rafflesand activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees andtheir family