Bega Valley Shire Council

Town Planner

A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunity

We have two opportunities for dynamic individuals to assist in the planning and management of the natural and built environment of the Bega Valley Shire as well as to assist and advise the Planning Services Coordinator on planning objectives, policies and guidelines, having regard to community expectations and changing physical, social, and economic demands. 

As Town Planner, you will prepare reports, correspondence and other advice relating to Planning Proposals as well as research, prepare and evaluate (as appropriate) Environmental Studies, Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans, Aboriginal Land Claims and Crown Land Assessments. You will pursue and apply for grants and research opportunities that support the delivery of Council’s planning functions.

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About You

We are seeking individuals who hold a tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (or equivalent) and has a current NSW Class C drivers licence. We are open to applicants who demonstrate any amount or range of town planning experience, including Graduate Town Planners who are seeking further experience.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant environmental planning legislation, including: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, State Environmental Planning Policies, Local Environmental Plans, circulars and relevant policies.
• Proficiency in policy formulation and implementation.
• Experience and ability in assessing and making recommendations on a wide range of development applications.
• High level analytical and investigative skills including demographic, socio-economic, and land use supply and demand.

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $107,465.93 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,853.50 per week base salary
• $213.15 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• May be entitled to a leaseback vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Mark Fowler - Planning Services Coordinator on 0428 283 973.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 02 December 2024. 

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.