Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley
What you need to know...
• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: $87,048 to $103,807 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Grafton, NSW or Maclean, NSW
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• enjoy the benefits of flex time
• access to fitness passport
About the role
Clarence Valley Council is seeking a motivated and collaborative Development Planner to join our Development Services team.
This is your opportunity to positively contribute to the future of our region by assessing development applications, engaging with the community, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver quality planning outcomes. You'll bring strong communication skills, a solutions-focused approach, and experience in balancing growth with sustainability.
If you're ready to join our supportive team with a flexible work environment, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of the Clarence Valley.
Contact
Carmen Landers, Development Planner (Systems) on
Closing date
Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position can be located at either Council's Grafton office or Council's Maclean Office; however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website
For this application you will be required to:
• supply a resume
• attach relevant certificates and licences including drivers licence.
• Target questions - answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question
1. Please describe your qualifications and experience as a town planner, with a focus on development assessment and your knowledge of the NSW planning system.
2. Can you describe a situation where you had to get cooperation from a person or a group to achieve a positive planning outcome? What did you do to achieve this and what was the result?
3. Tell us about how you efficiently undertake project management for development assessment, including any business improvement initiatives that you have led or contributed.
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.