The Hills Shire Council

Town Planner

The Hills Shire is a diverse and complex area, extending from Baulkham Hills to Wisemans Ferry, with a population set to increase from 200,000 people to 260,000 people by 2036. With high density urban centres, leafy suburbs, urban services precincts, new greenfield development and vast areas of bushland and rural land, the Shire offers opportunities undertake strategic land use and infrastructure planning in a wide variety of contexts. The Forward Planning team focus on balancing the needs of the community with rapid jobs and population growth associated with Government directions and transformation of the Sydney Metro Northwest corridor and finding solutions to key issues such as planning for and funding new infrastructure.

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.

Some of the duties of this role include:

• Processing, assessing, and reporting on rezoning proposals, development control plans and planning agreements.
• Preparing and implementing precinct plans to guide future development.
• Identifying infrastructure items and funding sources to support development.
• Attending to planning enquires, providing planning advice and providing high level customer service to the residents of the Hills Shire;
• Developing and monitoring local planning policies, development controls, contributions plans and planning agreements.
• Advising council on the impact of government reforms and policy changes.

What we are seeking in our newest team member: 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to deliver outcomes in a timely manner;
• Drivers Licence (Class C) – NSW; and
• Tertiary Qualifications in Town Planning or related field such as Economics, Architecture, Environmental Science, Geography or similar.

Benefits of working with us:
The Hills Shire Council offers a comprehensive range of benefits associated with this role, including:

• Competitive rates of pay starting at $87K per annum (excluding superannuation), paid weekly;
• Opportunity for additional bonus payments (up to 2% of base salary + additional $2k per financial year);
• Variable leave scheme (1 day off every 3 weeks);
• Health and well-being leave days;
• Paid training to support professional development and keep your skills up to date;
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home opportunities;
• Discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre;
• Free on-site undercover secure parking; and
• An active Social Club.

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page [www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Careers] by 5pm on 4 November 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.