At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic planning for community infrastructure and ensure fair development contributions.
- Company: Join Hawkesbury City Council, a progressive local government committed to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and health programs.
- Other info: Great team culture with social events and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community growth while developing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in urban planning or related fields required.
The predicted salary is between 92000 - 110000 $ per year.
Location: Windsor
Department: Strategic Planning
Employment type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Salary Range: $92k - $110k per annum
9 Day Fortnight
Fitness Passport Option + 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 Strategic Land Use Planner and based in Windsor NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to undertake the development, review, implementation and administration of Council’s infrastructure contributions framework and ensuring the development growth contributes fairly and transparently to the provision of infrastructure required to support current and future communities, while maintaining Council’s long term financial sustainability.
About You
- You have tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in the preparation, review and administration of development contributions plans and infrastructure funding mechanisms.
- You will have strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning or related discipline (e.g., economics, property, infrastructure planning, public policy).
- Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi stakeholder projects.
- Knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation, Local Government Act.
- Experience negotiating planning agreements or infrastructure funding outcomes with developers and landowners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 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.
- Post graduate qualifications in Town/Urban Planning or relevant field.
- Full membership of PIA, or Certified Practising Planner status.
- Experience working in Local Government.
- Experience specific to Western Sydney and in areas affected by flooding.
The Rewards
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off.
- Great working environment.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Health and Wellbeing Program.
- Long Service Leave after 5 years.
- Training and Development Opportunities.
- Employee Reward and Recognition program.
- Fitness Passport Option.
- Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family.
Strategic Planner in Windsor 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.
