Strategic Planner

Salary: $80,125 - $110,017 p.a. plus 11.5% Super
- Challenging & rewarding work on a range of strategic land use planning projects
- Permanent/Full Time position with access to Council's Variable Working Hours

**About the role**
This is a **permanent/full time** position working **35** hours a week, **9am-5pm**, **Monday - Friday**, at the **Nowra Administrations Building, 36 Bridge Road, Nowra**.

This role will support and contribute to the Strategic Planning Team's work to developing and implementing strategies and research for land use planning projects.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

**Duties**
Reporting directly to the Coordinator - Strategy Planning Team, the focus of this position is to:

- Formulate and prepare strategic planning policies and documents including, Local Strategic Planning Statements, structure plans, settlement strategies, environmental studies, planning proposals, local environmental plans, development control plans, contribution plans, urban design plans and other policy documents.
- Provide assistance to the team and Coordinator - Strategy Planning Team to collaboratively work toward business objectives.
- Liaise with other Groups of Council requiring planning advice and in the preparation of policy documents.
- Review and prepare submissions to government agency initiatives, policies or legislation.
- On occasion, attend relevant technical or community-based committees, with supervisor and/or other senior staff members.
- Assist the public and other stakeholders with strategic planning enquiries.

**Skills & Experience**
To be successful in the position, you will possess:

- Completion, or near completion, of recognised tertiary qualifications in a field such as urban and regional or town planning (or related tertiary qualifications), providing eligibility for corporate membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant environmental planning legislation and ability to interpret legislation such as the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
- Class C Driver’s Licence
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa).

This is a grade range position, therefore in accordance with qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills, the prospective employee will be assessed as either Grade 9, 10 or 11.

Grade 9 - $80,125 - $93,275 p.a. plus 11.5% Super

Grade 10 - $88,494 - $101,649 p.a. plus 11.5% Super

Grade 11 - $96,868 - $110,017 p.a. plus 11.5% Super

**About Shoalhaven City Council**
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**Benefits**
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- Flexitime and access to Wellbeing Days
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please provide your experience and qualifications relevant to this role.
- Please outline your experience working with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and associated legislation and policy documents.
- Please summarise your communication skills, highlighting any written, verbal, or presentation strengths.
- Please provide an example of when you've worked with others to achieve a shared goal.

**Contact**: Matthew Rose**:

- **Coordinator - Strategy Planning Team - 02 4429 3559**

**Applications Close: Wednesday 23 October 2024 **(at Midnight)

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.