Town Planner
Salary: $95,999 - 123,593 p.a. + Super
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570
Grade: 15 to 17 based on qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills
* Enjoy a 35‑hour working week
* Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
* Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options
* Modern office building with latest technology and ample free parking
* Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community. At Camden Council, you can get amongst the planning action This is a Town Planners dream where no two days are ever the same. We are not just assessing dwellings; we are creating new suburbs and all that comes with it. There are a variety of opportunities available to our Town Planners, offering a range of experiences and exciting challenges including large scale green‑fill developments.
Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.
What We Offer
We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.
We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it
Essential:
* Tertiary qualifications in town planning or a closely related field (consideration may be given to candidates nearing completion of their tertiary qualifications who have extensive experience in development assessment)
* A demonstrated working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including experience in the assessment, processing and reporting of development proposals
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Highly developed time management skills and the ability to manage high workloads
* Negotiation and dispute resolution skills and a demonstrated ability to make decisions
* Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of internal and external customers.
* Ability to represent Council in legal cases
Desirable:
* Experience in urban release area / growth area development assessment
* Experience in presentations to internal and external stakeholders (for example, regional and local planning panels)
Further Information
Giselle Pineda, Acting Team Leader Development Assessment
Closing Date for above position
02/02/2026
Position Description: For full position description details click here
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