At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead development assessments and mentor a planning team to shape a thriving community.
- Company: Glen Innes Severn Council, a progressive local government focused on sustainability and growth.
- Benefits: Up to $120K salary, relocation assistance, flexible work options, and generous leave benefits.
- Other info: Join a values-driven team in a close-knit community with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community growth while enjoying a supportive work-life balance.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in statutory planning, strong understanding of NSW legislation, and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 120000 $ per year.
Glen Innes Severn Council is seeking a planning professional ready to step up and make a real impact by leading development assessment for one of regional NSW’s most progressive councils. You will join a values-driven team that shapes how the community grows, balancing heritage, environment, and innovation.
Why you’ll love working with us:
- Competitive package: Up to A$120,000 + Super
- Relocation assistance (up to A$5,000) + subsidised rental (3 months)
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements, including block attendance models
- Remote work options (within NSW only, due to workers comp requirements)
- Monthly RDO + supportive work-life balance
- Leaseback vehicle (optional)
- Generous leave benefits including paid parental leave & long service after 5 years
- Future-fit office space (coming 2026) and a welcoming, inclusive team
Your impact:
Reporting to the Director Place and Growth, you’ll lead Council’s planning section and drive continuous improvement in how development applications are assessed and delivered. Your work will directly influence Glen Innes’s long-term growth, ensuring development aligns with our community’s values and aspirations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising and mentoring the planning team
- Assessing and determining development applications in line with legislation and KPIs
- Coordinating input from technical and consultant teams
- Facilitating pre-lodgement meetings and Development Assessment Unit sessions
- Preparing accurate, high-quality planning reports
- Representing Council in the NSW Land and Environment Court
- Contributing to strategic planning projects and policy development
- Promoting planning awareness and positive community engagement
About you:
You’re an ambitious planning professional with 3–5 years’ statutory planning experience (ideally within local government) and a Class C driver’s licence. You understand NSW planning legislation and know how to apply it practically and constructively.
The following skills and background will be highly valued:
- Tertiary qualifications in Urban & Regional Planning (or related field)
- Experience supervising or mentoring staff
- Confidence representing Council in court matters
- Eligibility for PIA membership
- A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
- The drive to improve systems and position planning as a positive, community-facing function
This is a great fit if you’re ready to step into leadership, develop your own team, and see the results of your work across an entire LGA.
About Glen Innes Severn Council:
Serving a region spanning 5,487 km² across the New England Highlands, we’re a close-knit community that values heritage while looking to the future. Our commitment to sustainability, infrastructure and economic growth means your contribution will be felt region-wide.
Ready to lead and make a difference? Apply now and bring your planning expertise to a team that’s building a brighter future for Glen Innes.
Glen Innes Severn Council is an equal opportunity employer celebrating diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Statutory Planner – Remote employer: Glen Innes Severn Council
Glen Innes Severn Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. With competitive remuneration, flexible work arrangements, and a strong commitment to community impact, you will have the opportunity to lead development assessment in a progressive regional council that values innovation and sustainability. Join a supportive team where your contributions directly shape the future of Glen Innes and enjoy generous benefits including relocation assistance and a focus on work-life balance.
