Environmental Assessment Planner

Reference Number: S100-25-865

Closing Date: 13/10/2025

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Summary of the position:

- Picton location
- Permanent Full-Time position - 35-hour week
- Salary commencing from $114,493 + 12% Superannuation
- Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

About the opportunity

Working at Wollondilly Shire Council means being a part of a community focused team, dedicated to providing local government services to one of New South Wales’ fastest growing regions. As our community continues to grow, so do the opportunities.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

- Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or Planning or a related discipline and a Class C Driver's Licence.
- A demonstrated sound knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, and other relevant planning and environmental legislation, and emerging planning reforms.
- A demonstrated ability to produce high quality work on a wide range of environmental planning matters, including the preparation of concise, accurate and timely reports and effective conditions of consent.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communications skills with an ability to relay complex technical information to various audiences.

What we can offer you:
Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;
- Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
- Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
- Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
- Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

**Further Information**:Sarah Kacir Environmental Services Team Leader, 4677 1100
**Applications Close**:5:00pm Monday 13 October 2025

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

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