Strategic Planner X 3

Salary: $77,416 - $106,297 p.a. plus 11% Super
- 3x Permanent/Full Time positions
- Access to Councils Variable Working Hours

**About the roles**
There are
**2x**
**permanent**,
**full-time Strategic Planner positions**. These positions work
**35 hours** per week, Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. These positions are located at the
**Nowra Administration Building**.

There is
**1x**
**permanent**,
**full-time Strategic Planner - Contributions** position. This position works
**35 hours** per week, Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. This position is also located at the
**Nowra Administration Building**.

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, the focus of the positions is:
**Strategic Planner**
- Strategic planning and policy formulation, involving the preparation of strategic planning documents including structure plans, settlement strategies, environmental studies, planning proposals, local environmental plans, development control plans, contribution plans, urban design plans and other policy documents.
- Assist the relevant Team Coordinator - Strategy Planning, Policy Planning or Local Planning in the delivery of the objectives outlined in the Group (Business) Plan. Opportunity will arise to work within other Units within the Strategic Planning Section.
- 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.

**Strategic Planner - Contributions**
- Promote the image of Council as a competent and efficient service provider, consistently delivering high quality infrastructure outcomes with a strong customer service focus.
- Negotiate, prepare, implement, monitor, review and enforce contribution plans, voluntary planning agreements and works in kind agreements (agreements).
- Assist in the preparation, implementation, monitoring, review and reporting on land use strategy, policy and planning instruments relating to infrastructure contributions and delivery.
- Complete internal referrals relating to infrastructure contributions and delivery, including imposition of conditions of development consent relating to developer contributions.
- Assist in the delivery of agreed infrastructure planning outcomes as identified in Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Operational and Delivery Plan, Local Strategic Planning Statement and Strategic Planning work program.
- Liaise and work collaboratively with relevant planning staff, asset custodians, asset strategic planners and other stakeholders.

**Skills & Experience**
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
**Strategic Planner**
- 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).

**Strategic Planner - Contributions**
- Tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in town planning or a related discipline (land economics, project management or similar).
- Be eligible for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
- A sound working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (and associated regulation) and Local Government Act 1993.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare contributions plans and supporting documentation, voluntary planning agreements and works in kind agreements in accordance with statutory requirements and current best practice.
- Current Class C Driver’s License.
- 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 - Salary: $77,416 - $90,120 p.a. plus 11% Super

Grade 10 - Salary: $85,501 - $98,211 p.a. plus 11% Super

Grade 11 - Salary: $93,592 - $106,297 p.a. plus 11% Super

**About Shoalhaven City Council**
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