We are seeking a suitably qualified Planner to collaborate with other areas of Council, developers & general public on planning and development issues.
A crucial role that will prepare and manage Planning Proposals, Development Control Plan reviews and develop and implement Council's strategic land use planning programs, policies and documents.
The Strategic Planning Group are a progressive team who maintain a strong professional and autonomous work ethic. They are supportive, collaborative and ensure their decision making is aligned to Council and the Community.
**About us**:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our Core Values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with a wealth of state and national awards in 2019, 2020 & 2021 including our 5 star Civic Centre building, Museum space and City Library, Winner in 2021 for Small Regional Airport of the year, and recently being presented an AR Bluett Memorial Award for Most Progressive Metropolitan and Regional Council in NSW.
**We offer**:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements and work/life balance in a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
- Temporary position up to 28 November 2025 (Parental Relief position)
- Full time 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time, however part time arrangements will be considered
- Commencing salary range from $98,485 - $104,514 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Plus 11.5% superannuation
- Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
- Access to a range of local government and employee benefits
For further information about the position, click **here** for the position description.
**Contact**: Michael Tuffy, Senior Strategic Planner on 4221 6126.
**Closing date**: Sunday, 1 December 2024 at 11:30pm.
Your Resume and qualifications can be attached on the NEXT page.
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria, please view our Guide To Applying.
Shellharbour City Council are an equal opportunities employer and promote the following;
We are a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they treat our Community, Councillors, Customers and each other with respect and professionalism without regard to non-relevant criteria or distinctions.
We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. Our commitment promotes the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. To realise our vision for a child-safe Shellharbour, we know that we must work together to ensure our children are given every opportunity to be safe, happy and thrive.
**_ Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another._**
**_ To work with us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values._