Mid-Western Regional Council

Town Planner

TOWN PLANNER

• Flexible Working Arrangements / 12 month opportunity

• Work/Life Balance

• Based in the award-winning town of Mudgee, NSW

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This role will be responsible for assessment of Development Applications and fulfillment of general planning duties. You will provide technical planning expertise and advice to the Manager Statutory Planning, other staff
and the public on land use planning.

Key accountabilities:

• To provide technical planning expertise and advice to the Manager Statutory Planning, other staff
  and the public on land use planning
• To minimise application processing times whist ensuring quality planning outcomes consistent with
  legislative requirements and Council’s planning policies
• To provide excellence in customer service through the efficient delivery of clear and accurate advice
  at the front counter, in pre-development application discussions and general correspondence
• Represent Council at meetings and meet with members of the public to effectively guide
  development within the region and achieve good quality planning outcomes
•  The timely response to correspondence as it relates to planning issues
•  To undertake research, data collection and analysis for the preparation of statutory and non-statutory
  planning instruments and policies
• The communication and delivery of Councils land use related plans and policies to the Council and
  community as required
• To assist in carrying out Council’s Development Compliance functions
• Any other accountabilities or duties as directed by the Manager Statutory Planning/Director which are
  within the employee’s skill, competence and training
• To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the
  Workplace Environment Statement

Selection criteria:

• Tertiary planning qualifications or tertiary qualification in an affiliated field to planning or in the
  process of obtaining the qualification
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships within Council and in general community
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice on planning matters
• Demonstrated time management skills to coordinate a number of consecutive projects and meet
  deadlines
• Moderate strategic perspective to research, review, draft, develop and ability to implement strategic
  studies, Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans, policies and codes
• Moderate skills to assess Development Applications
• Motivation to undertake continued professional development to ensure that technical skills are up to
  date
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant
  WHS training

The salary range being offered for this temporary full-time position is $3,497- $3,936 gross per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $90,937-$102,349 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience). This role is to cover a maternity leave for up to 12 months duration commencing late March 2025.

About Mid-Western Regional Council:

We are a team of 500+ people who serve 25000 residents across 9000 square kilometres (that’s 4.5 Greater Sydney).

We do so much more that “rates, roads and rubbish” through a diverse range of 70 different types of businesses and as a leading member of the State’s first and most advanced Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Find out more at Working with us Mid-Western Regional Council (nsw.gov.au)

The Mudgee Region:

Around 3 hours from Sydney (and Newcastle), the Mudgee Region boasts a dynamic and vibrant community brimming in lifestyle attractions, culinary delights and investment opportunities. Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle.

Find out more
New Residents Guide Mid-Western Regional Council (nsw.gov.au) Town Showcase

Living in Mudgee, NSW | Your Guide to Regional Australia

Have Questions?
Call us
Lindsay Dunstan, Manager Statutory Planning (02) 6378 2830

Kim Stanton or Ivan di Fede, HR Officers (02) 6378 2943