Town Planner – City of Wagga Wagga
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Looking for a rewarding career that blends your passion for urban development with the opportunity to make a real difference? Join Wagga Wagga City Council as a town planner and be at the forefront of shaping a thriving community that residents can be proud of.
What We Will Offer You
Commencing salary of $3,****** gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,****** gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
Permanent full-time position with access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement.
Training and development opportunities.
Generous leave entitlements.
About the Role
Council is currently seeking applications from motivated individuals to join our team in the capacity of a Town Planner.
Responsibilities
Assess a broad range of development applications, including major and controversial developments.
Provide policy advice to both internal and external clients in line with Council's statutory planning functions.
Assist in the development, review and implementation of Council's development control policies and procedures.
Provide input to the review and development of Council's strategic policy documents.
Research, analyse and report on changes to NSW planning legislation, policy and guidelines.
Contribute to the mentoring and development of junior planning staff.
What You Need To Succeed
To be successful as a Town Planner you will possess tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Rural Planning or a related discipline, hold a Class C Driver's Licence and a WHS General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card), and demonstrate relevant experience.
Strong communication skills, problem-solving ability and a can-do attitude will be key to your success.
We welcome applications from recent graduates who are passionate about starting their career in local government planning and developing their professional skills in a supportive environment.
Applications close
Sunday, 16 November ****
AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 24 November ****.
If you would like more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact
Amanda Gray, Development Assessment Coordinator
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All preferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a Police Check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.
For more information and to apply, please visit Pulse/jobs.
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, and we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life, including women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
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