Strategic Planner

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs and a population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia, and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney's most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for a dynamic and innovative Town Planner in our Strategic Planning team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional to contribute to the future of Blacktown City.

An ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in creating and enacting strategic plans, developing policies, and review of environmental planning instruments and development control plans to guide and control future development. You will be required to project manage various tasks as a team member or as an individual.

You will have a tertiary qualifications recognised in Town Panning or equivalent qualifications recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia. Your experience in the preparation of submissions in response to policy changes, management of planning proposals and development control plans, the briefing and coordination of consultants, and the development and preparation of internal strategies and policies are essential attributes.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in town planning or equivalent that are recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
• Demonstrated experience in the planning industry
• Well-developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution to enable effective liaison with people at all levels
• Project management skills in order to deliver projects on time and to a high standard
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to a customer service culture and delivery of quality service
• Conduct that demonstrates to others Council's commitment to teamwork, customer focus, innovation, and commitment to safety
• Current Class "C" driver's licence.

Desirable:

• Strategic planning experience
• Urban design experience
• Master planning experience.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,796.10 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer superannuation contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being, and empowerment of children.

Position description

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Closing date: Friday 31 May 2024, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Helen Budd on

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