[Apply Now] SD301 Senior Town Planner

About the Opportunity

Cabonne Council has a permanent, full-time opportunity foran experienced, collaborative and energetic Senior Town Planner.

The purpose of this position it to provide planning and development advice and services within legislative requirements and best practice to achieve a sustainable future for Cabonne. To deliver efficient and timely determination of Development Applications and Subdivision Certificates. As well as providing Strategic Town Planning Delivery

Further information about the role iscontained within the attached PositionDescription.

About You

This role is for a skilled professional with strong legislative knowledge, excellent communication and negotiation skills and a proven ability to resolve complex planning issues.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, or related field.
- Class C driver’s licence.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience performing a similar role as a Town Planner.
- Extensive practical experience in development assessment under the Environmental Planningand Assessment Act including assessment of complex development matters.
- Sound practical understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, and otherrelevant legislation and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management and staff at all levels ofthe organisation and with external contacts.
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
- Superior ability to resolve complex planning issues with applicants for development andexcellent customer service skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines with possession of excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitments to WHS and EEO principles across all activitieswithin the organisation.

Remuneration and Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the LocalGovernment (State) Award 2023 and Cabonne Council’s policies and conditionsof employment.

The position is graded 12 in Council's salary system with a gross weekly wage range of $2013.90 to $2168.70 dependant on qualifications and experience.

The role offers the option of a Leaseback vehicle.

Benefits of working at Council include:

At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and futureemployees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job.We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally andpersonally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. Weoffer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment,along with a variety of attractive benefits.

Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:

- Anine-day fortnight
- Dedicatedtraining and professional development budgets
- StaffWellness Program
- Opportunityto extend leave by taking leave at half pay
- Flexibilityto meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating theneeds of our employees
- Parentalleave for primary and secondary carers
- FitnessPassport – unlimited use at participating businesses
- Longservice leave available at 5 years’ service
- Salarypackaging options

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the positiondescription carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for theposition. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to thecriteria on the online application and provide a copy of your current Resume.

Council will only accept applications submitted online.

Cabonne Council operates a merit-based recruitmentprocess.

Interview Process

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Youwill be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. If you have not been selected for interview you will beadvised by email.

Pre-Employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and arethen selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must beprepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part ofthe selection process:

- Apre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense).
- Referencechecking – an external company will be used to complete reference checks for preferred candidates.
- Undertakeany other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role.
- Checkingvalidity of certificates and qualifications.
- Criminal History Check.

Other important details

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, pleasecontact Council’s Leader Development Services Rhassel Mhasho, on 02 6392 3200.

Cabonne Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing access and diversity in its recruitment process.

Cabonne Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to always keep children safe.

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