At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess development applications and provide expert evidence for planning decisions.
- Company: Join Hawkesbury City Council, a progressive local government with a great team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, a 9-day fortnight, health programs, and onsite parking.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and offering excellent career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community growth through innovative planning solutions.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning and relevant assessment experience required.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council is committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice. We strive to be an inclusive workplace for all people and welcome 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, 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 and work with the community with strong written and verbal communication while handling your workload with outstanding time management. You will positively contribute to the team culture and help achieve success through contributing towards business improvements.
- 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
- Experience with complex and/or contentious developments is desirable
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Class C Drivers Licence
- WHS General Construction
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration.
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, raffles and activities
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
Town 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.
