Town Planner

Location: Gunnedah NSW 

Salary: $81,541 - $90.006 + Superannuation 

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week 

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Tuesday 1 October 2024

About Us:

Gunnedah Shire Council is a forward-thinking local government authority committed to shaping vibrant and sustainable communities. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work environment and offering opportunities for professional growth and development. Our planning team plays a crucial role in guiding development, enhancing community well-being, and ensuring that our town grows in harmony with its environment. 

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Town Planner to join our dynamic planning team. In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage complex planning projects, provide expert advice, and shape the future of our community through strategic planning and policy development.

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake Planning and Development (Statutory and Strategic) functions on behalf of Council.
• Ensure that support is provided to professional staff in the implementation of legislation relative to town planning and building matters.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent (or currently completing such qualifications).
• Understanding of the Planning and Environmental legislation and associated environmental legislation.
• Evidence of commitment to customer service 
• Display an ability to provide a high level of written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in Office Administration, including Microsoft Office Programs.
• Understanding of building and engineering implications in the development assessment process.
• Ability to manage multi-task workloads, deadlines and projects.
• Ability to promote and maintain a teamwork approach to organisational work areas.
• Understanding and ability to apply WHS, Risk Management and Equal Employment Opportunity principles.
• Class C drivers license. 

Why Join Us:

• Experience country living within a welcoming community and benefits of a regional lifestyle
• Have an opportunity for a diverse development assessment portfolio and flexibility within the team to experience various aspects of the planning team and process.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the development and growth of our community.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance.
• 35 hours per week.
• 4 weeks annual leave.
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks.
• Access to employee wellbeing programs.
• Salary packaging options.
• Active social club.

For further information regarding this role please contact Wade Hudson, Manager Development Assessment, on 02 6740 2148 or see the Position Description.

How to Apply:

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application.

Further information:

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening.

Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2194 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au