Social Infrastructure Planner

Kiama Council is currently going through a period of change and is committed to putting the right people in the right roles to transform its business.

We currently have an opportunity for a Social Infrastructure Planner to join the team in our Planning And Economic Development Team. As Social Infrastructure Planner, you'll get to provide specialist statutory and strategic planning services to the Community, Councillors, Customers and Council.
- Annual salary from $84,078 to $99,678 (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
- plus 11% superannuation
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week (A job share arrangement will be considered for this role - if applicable)
- Phone & Laptop

**What you'll need to be successful in the role...**
- Undergraduate degree in Town Planning/Engineering/Financial Management equivalent Degree or extensive experience in a similar role.
- Detailed knowledge of the NSW Environmental Planning & Assessment Act as it relates to development contributions and community infrastructure provision.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and administer Development Contribution plans and supporting documentation in accordance with all statutory requirements and current best practice.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and negotiate Voluntary Planning Agreements
- Demonstrated project management skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- High level interpersonal, facilitation and negotiation skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interested to know more? **Click here** to find out

**What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...**
- We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

- Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
- Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
- Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home
- Generous leave entitlements including:

- Paid parental leave
- Fifteen days of sick leave
- Long service leave after five years
- Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees
- We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

- Access to the Fitness Passport
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Two paid health and wellbeing days each year
- We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:

- Study assistance
- On the job training
- Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role
- Access to social club events for social club members:

- BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations
- Birthday and Christmas vouchers

**What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...**

Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.

**Contact**:Jessica Rippon, on 4232 0539.

**Closing Date**: Sunday 06 August, 23:30pm.

**We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values**

**Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence**

**underpinning everything we do.