Town Planner (senior position)
We are seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced professional to join Council's Development Services team. Reporting to the Coordinator Development Assessment, this position is responsible for providing a high level of professional advice and support in the provision of development assessment and compliance services to meet community needs and achieve planning outcomes.
A key aspect of this senior role will be to work closely with the Manager, Coordinators and other more senior staff to provide mentoring support to junior planning staff.
Council will consider both part time and full time working arrangements, and will discuss preferred working arrangements with shortlisted candidates at interview stage.
To be successful you will bring
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Tertiary qualifications at degree level in Town Planning or related discipline.
- Demonstrated extensive professional experience in development assessment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Local Government Act.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
- Proven ability to work individually and as part of a team, with the ability to train and mentor development assessment staff.
- Demonstrated excellent communications skills, including conflict resolution and the ability to provide technical reports.
The rewards
- A full time annual salary range of $92,000 to $105,600 (plus 11% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
- Leaseback vehicle (full time position only).
- 19 day month working arrangement.
- Support towards relocation expenses.
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
- An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.
Specific enquiries
Andrew Smith | Manager Development Services | 02 6686 1249
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- Company
- Ballina Shire Council
- Location
- NSW
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- 08 Jan 24
- Applications due
- 2 February 2024
- Salary
- $92,000 to $105,600 (plus superannuation)