At the heart of community. At the start of the future.
That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Senior Strategic Planner.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you'll be part of that impact every single day. We're at the center of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn't get much bigger than that.
Join us as a Senior Strategic Planner (Growth Planning), and develop your skills and future career.
Find purpose and impact
As a Senior Strategic Planner, you'll play an essential role in facilitating the future sustainable growth and development of the Dubbo region as part of our Growth Planning Team. You'll have an exciting opportunity to make an impact in achieving community outcomes through planning and development of Renewable Energy Zones and contribution plans for urban growth areas. In this role you'll be at the center of progression for the Dubbo region through the development of strategic land use strategies, managing Council's development contributions framework and engaging with Council stakeholders and the community.
You'll make an impact by:
* Developing and reviewing key strategic planning documents to guide further sustainable growth and development of the Local Government Area
* Preparing and reviewing Council's Development Contributions Plans
* Assisting and providing advice in the development of Council strategies that may require funding through development contributions
* Assisting in the provision of relevant up to date planning controls for flood prone land
* Proactively communicating, educating and engaging with stakeholders and the wider community to facilitate the continuing sustainable development of our Region
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
* Bachelor Degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Geography or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the preparation of land use and planning strategies, instruments and policies.
* Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the preparation of development contributions plans, planning agreements and works-in-kind agreements.
* Well-developed computer skills including experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems.
We would also love you to have:
* Understanding of GIS and Land Information.
Ready to make a difference?
Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.
This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $96,537 to $112,191.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to the Director Development and Environment on to make an enquiry.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now
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Why Dubbo Regional Council?
At Dubbo Regional Council, you'll find a great combination. Here's what you can expect in your career with us:
* Find purpose and impact
Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It'll always be that way. But right here, right now, we're at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
* Find personal and professional growth
You'll find so much variety here. We're doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
* Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love
Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you'll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.
You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
* Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
* Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
* Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
* Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.