Senior Town Planner
* Permanent full time position available, 35 hours per week
* Salary range from $122,217.28 - $132,292.32 per annum + superannuation
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
About us
Campbelltown City Council is an ambitious and innovative organisation in a rapidly growing city that is ideally located with easy access to key public transport and road links. Boasting extensive bushland areas along the Georges River, contrasted with vibrant city centres, Campbelltown City has been identified as a key strategic centre for the Macarthur region. Providing a range of services and facilities to a diverse community, we have a cohesive and collaborative culture that thrives on having a positive impact.
We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good‐natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let's get something started.
About the role
The Development Assessment Team within the City Development Division play a key role in assisting and navigating customers through the ever increasing complexities of the planning world. With a place based focus, these teams aim to deliver superior frontline customer service in the assessment, processing and determination of a range of development and subdivision applications throughout the local government area.
Reporting to the Coordinator Development Assessment, these are exciting and challenging roles assessing the development applications that will shape the future of Campbelltown.
Responsibilities
* Assessing and providing recommendations for a wide variety of development applications in both urban and greenfield settings for determination under delegation or via a planning panel.
* Managing a wide range of complex development applications.
* Preparing Statement of Facts and Contentions/Expert Witness reports for the Land and Environment Court.
* Working effectively with people at all levels and to represent Council positively with a broad range of stakeholders.
* Leading by example and coaching of less experienced staff with regard to development assessment matters.
* Reviewing reports and determining development applications within delegations.
Qualifications and attributes
* Tertiary qualification in Town / Urban Planning or other related field.
* Extensive knowledge of town planning concepts, urban design principles and regulatory frameworks.
* Extensive experience in assessment of development applications.
* Highly developed interpersonal, communication, organisational and time management skills.
* Computer literacy and excellent report writing skills.
* Effective analytical and innovative problem solving skills and a highly developed ability to interpret relevant legislation.
* Highly developed skills to formulate, implement and monitor procedures/processes and policies affecting the section.
* Sound appreciation of development engineering, fire safety and building construction matters as they relate to development assessment.
* Current class C Driver Licence.
* Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is throughrespect,integrityandteamworkthat we buildtrustand createoptimismfor Campbelltown's future.
Benefits
* Full time, 35 hours per week
* Salary range from $122,217.28 - $132,292.32 per annum + superannuation
* A fully maintained vehicle under Council's leaseback vehicle policy
* Flexible work arrangements
* Generous leave provisions
Key contact
For further information on this position please contact Melanie Smith, Coordinator Development Assessment, on 4645 4269.
Applications close
29 March
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Equal Employment Opportunity statement
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel. We are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be safe, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures. We aim to provide a safe space for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+ and children with disability.
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