Urban Planner — Flexible, Permanent Role

Blacktown City Council

Sydney

On-site

AUD 76,000 - 94,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flextime arrangement

Wellbeing programs

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Training and development support

Competitive leave entitlements

Job summary

Blacktown City Council’s Urban Planning and Economic Development team invites you to help plan how the city grows. You will research land use, transport, housing, environmental and community issues, then turn evidence into practical planning advice.

Your week includes preparing reports and recommendations, developing planning strategies, policies and development control plans, plus community consultation. You’ll draft responses to State Government planning initiatives and maintain GIS mapping

Qualifications

Must hold a degree in planning or a related field.
Experience in urban planning and understanding NSW planning legislation.
Ability to communicate complex information, analyse planning issues, and manage projects across Council.

Responsibilities

Research land use, transport, housing, environmental and community issues.
Develop planning strategies, policies, environmental planning instruments and DCPs.
Contribute to community consultation and responses to State Government planning initiatives.
Prepare reports and recommendations; maintain GIS mapping layers and planning data; advise customers and colleagues.
Support projects from research through to implementation.