The Hills Shire Council

Town Planner or Senior Town Planner

Are you passionate about town planning and eager to make a real impact on the future of The Hills Shire local government area? We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Town Planners and Senior Town Planners to join our vibrant Development Assessment team! As a key player in our team, you will be responsible for evaluating and guiding innovative development proposals, ensuring they align with our strategic vision and regulatory standards. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and be part of a team committed to excellence in town planning, we invite you to apply.

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 these roles look like:

Town Planner

• Town Planners will be provided with a broad range of Development Applications including assessments for dwellings, ancillary structures and land uses within established areas and growth areas of the Shire.
• Preparing assessment reports for determination under delegated authority or by Council’s Development Assessment Unit or the Local Planning Panel in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Attending to customer enquiries as required.

Senior Town Planner

• Senior Planners will have the opportunity to assess broader scale development, assist with the operation of pre-lodgement meetings and assist team Co-ordinators with team development and mentoring.
• Preparing assessment reports for determination under delegated authority or by Council’s Development Assessment Unit, the Local Planning or Regional Planning Panel in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Attending to customer enquiries as required.

What are we seeking in our new team member:

• Positive and engaged team member.
• Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Town Planning or related field.
• Holds a NSW Driver License Class-C.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and customer service skills.

Benefits of working with us:

Town Planner
Competitive rates of pay at $87K per annum (excluding superannuation), 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.

Senior Town Planner
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 Careers | The Hills Shire Council 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.