Job No: GISC323 Location: Glen Innes
* Permanent Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight)
* Flexible Work Arrangements including rostered days off / compressed work weeks
A role that grows with you
This is not a one-size-fits-all planning role.
We are offering a broadbanded Town Planner position (Grade 11–13), designed to support Town Planners at different stages of their career — from emerging planners through to experienced statutory professionals.
You’ll be appointed at a level that reflects your current capability, with a clear, structured progression pathway as you build your skills, qualifications and experience.
Why this role stands out At Glen Innes Severn Council, planning is not about volume — it’s about quality, judgement and real outcomes.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
* Work across diverse rural and urban development applications
* Apply professional judgement, not just process
* Be part of a small, capable team where your work matters
* Gain exposure to both statutory and practical planning outcomes
* Progress your career within a supported, structured framework
The role You will:
* Assess development applications in accordance with NSW planning legislation
* Prepare clear, defensible reports and recommendations
* Provide practical planning advice to applicants and the community
* Manage applications through the NSW Planning Portal / Council’s internal systems
* Undertake site inspections across the region
* Work collaboratively across Council and with external agencies
This is a hands-on statutory planning role with real variety and increasing autonomy as you progress.
Who we’re looking for As outlined in the provided position description, we welcome applications from planners at different stages.
However, across all levels, you will be:
* A clear communicator (written and verbal)
* Organised and able to manage competing priorities
* Practical, solutions-focused and customer-oriented
What we offer
* Flexible grading (11–13) aligned to your experience
* Clear progression framework
* Support for study and professional development to support you on your planning journey
* A collaborative and supportive team environment
* A role where you can see the impact of your work
About us Glen Innes Severn Council services a diverse regional area of over 5,400km² in the New England region of NSW, delivering planning outcomes that directly shape our communities and future growth.
Why join us If you’re looking for:
* A role that meets you where you are
* A team that will back your growth
* Work that is meaningful and visible
This is the opportunity.
Interested in Applying
* Carefully download and read the Guide to Applying for Employment, together with the position description to familiarise yourself with the role and application process
* Please upload documents in PDF or word format
* Please note that as part of Glen Innes Severn Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks. This may include: reference checks; national criminal police check; functional/medical assessment; qualification verification; Working with Children Check and NDIS verification.
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Need more information or assistance Applications close
5:00pm on Monday 18 May 2026
Position related enquiries
Lachlan Sims Coordinator Development Assessment Phone – 02 6730 2357 Email –
Application process enquiries
Helen Stapleton Human Resources Officer Phone – 02 6730 2303 Email –
Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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