At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess development applications and provide expert evidence for the community's growth.
- Company: Join Hawkesbury City Council, a progressive local government with a great team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, onsite parking, and health programs.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and offering excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Be passionate. Be progressive. 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, and based in Windsor NSW, 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, work with the community with strong written and verbal communication.
- You have excellent time management with the ability to contribute positively to the team culture and help achieve success contributing towards business improvement.
- 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).
The Rewards
There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
- Great working environment.
- Onsite parking.
- 9-day fortnight.
- Tertiary Education Assistance.
- 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.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.
Town Planner in Hawkesbury employer: Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury City Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including a leaseback vehicle, onsite parking, and a fitness passport option. With a strong commitment to employee growth through training and development opportunities, as well as a focus on community impact, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to meaningful planning initiatives in a vibrant and diverse local government area.
