The Hills Shire Council

Senior Town Planner – Temporary

At The Hills Shire Council, we are committed to fostering sustainable and well-planned communities. As a Senior Town Planner within the Development Assessment Team, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and managing development applications, ensuring compliance with planning regulations, and working closely with stakeholders to facilitate responsible urban growth. Join our dynamic team where your expertise in making a positive impact on the community will be highly regarded. If you are passionate about contributing to responsible urban development, then we want to hear from you!

Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:

• Review incoming development applications.
• Assess development applications.
• Prepare professional planning reports to decision making authorities.
• Consult and provide customers and other authorities with planning advice and recommendations.

What are we seeking in our new team member:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in Town Planning or a related field.
• In possession of a White Card (General Construction Induction).
• Has a NSW Driver License (Class – C).

Benefits of working with us:

Competitive rates of pay at $108K per annum (excluding superannuation) and option for a Car Allowance OR Council Leaseback Vehicle, paid weekly, paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity for bonus payments, discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, free on-site undercover parking, and an active Social Club.

Next steps:

Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Council/Conducting-Business-with-Council/Careers by 5pm on 31 December 2024. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au.

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.