Planner (2 Positions Available)

Live and work in an area that offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community with a demonstrated high performance, collaborative culture where we value our employees.

As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

**If you are looking for an exciting **opportunity** then this may be the role for you. We have passion and **enthusiasm** and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.**:
**We are looking for**:
Please see the full position descriptions and selection criteria in the attachments below.

**About you**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a related discipline, and equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act and related legislation.
- Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills and ability to plan and prioritise multiple projects while consistently meeting agreed timeframes and providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated experience with community consultation and engagement.
- Demonstrated computer literacy, with experience in the MS Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, and PowerPoint) and including Geographical Information Systems (GIS), preferably ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro.

**We offer**:

- Permanent, full time Planner position (35 hours per week) (2 positions available)
- Flexible working arrangements (work from home option up to 2 days per week post onboarding can be negotiated)
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,449.90 to $1,679.93 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
- Work with an experienced and passionate team

Other benefits include:

- 10.5% superannuation
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)

**Location**:
This position is based at Mullumbimby however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Alex Caras, Land Use Planning Coordinator, Phone: (02) 6626 7097.

Greg Smith, Team Leader Planning Services, Phone: (02) 6626 7105.

**Closing date**:
**Position Description**:
**Planner (Sustainable Development team) Download Position Description**

**Planner (Environmental & Economic Planning team) Download Position Description**

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**:

- **Functional Health Assessment**:If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Option 1 - Written Application**:
You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.

**Step 2**: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

**Option 2 - Audio File Application**:
**Step 1**: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer.

**Step 2**:Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

**Step 4**: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file. Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.