A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW.
Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state's most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.
As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.
With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children's services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:
Rostered days offSalary packagingThe OpportunityWe have two (2) opportunities for goal-driven individuals to assist in the planning and management of the natural and built environment of the Bega Valley Shire as well as to support and advise the Planning Services Coordinator on planning objectives, policies and guidelines.
This will be in regard to community expectations and changing physical, social and economic demands.
As a Town Planner, you will process and assess Development Applications, as well as research, prepare and evaluate (as appropriate) Environmental Studies, Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans.
You will interpret and apply relevant environmental planning legislation including Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and its Regulation, State Environmental Planning Policies, Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plan, Section 7.11/7.12 Contributions, circulars and relevant policies.
We are seeking individuals who hold a degree-level qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (or qualification that would qualify the occupant for planning membership with the Planning Institute of Australia) and have 3 – 5 years recent related work experience (indicative).
You will have the following skills and experience;
Ability to interpret and apply relevant environmental planning legislation, including Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and its Regulation 2021; State Environmental Planning Policies; Local Environmental Plans; Development Control Plans, Contribution Plans; circulars and relevant policies.Experience and ability in assessing and making recommendations on a wide range of development applications.Proficiency in policy formulation and implementation.High level analytical and investigative skills including demographic, socio-economic and land use supply and demand.These are permanent, full time positions working 35 hours per week.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $107,465.93gross per annum, comprising of:
$213.15 super per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)Additional benefits for this position include:
Leaseback vehicleRostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)Annual Award salary increases and performance reviewsSalary packaging program (SmartSalary)Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.For further information on this position, please contac t Mark Fowler - Planning Services Coordinator on 02 6499 2107.
Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 07 May 2025. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role. This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure. Privacy AcknowledgmentBega Valley Shire Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process.
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YesNoDo you have Australian work rights?For example: Australian citizenship, permanent residency of Australia, New Zealand citizenship with entry to Australia on a valid passport or a non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights.
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Additionally, I may be required to undertake an audiogram, spirometry test and/or skin cancer check, working with children check, Australian criminal history check.
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*YesNoPlease explain if answered yes in the above statementDo you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?YesNoWere you born in Australia?YesNoIf you were not born in Australia, in what year did you arrive?Was English the first language you spoke?YesNoIf English was not the first language you spoke, what was the other language?Do you identify yourself as a person who has a disability?YesNoIf you answered yes to identifying as having a disability, please provide the nature of the disability and if a modification to the recruitment and selection process will be requested?SELECTION CRITERIA: Work in a manner consistent with BVSC organisational values and associated behaviours.
*SELECTION CRITERIA: Ability to interpret and apply relevant environmental planning legislation, including Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and its Regulation 2021; State Environmental Planning Policies; Local Environmental Plans; Development Control Plans, Contribution Plans; circulars and relevant policies.
*SELECTION CRITERIA: Experience and ability in assessing and making recommendations on a wide range of development applications.
*SELECTION CRITERIA: Proficiency in policy formulation and implementation.
*SELECTION CRITERIA: High level analytical and investigative skills including demographic, socio-economic and land use supply and demand.
*SELECTION CRITERIA: Communication skills necessary for stakeholder engagement, negotiation and mediation.
*SELECTION CRITERIA: 3 – 5 years recent related work experience (indicative) *SELECTION CRITERIA: Additional skills, knowledge and qualifications that may be applicable to this position, such as membership of professional organisation, specialist training or work experience.
*SELECTION CRITERIA: Degree-level qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (or qualification that would qualify the occupant for planning membership with the Planning Institute of Australia) *SELECTION CRITERIA: Current NSW Class C Driver's Licence.
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