Strategic Planners

This Strategic Planner position's primary role is to develop and implement strategic land use strategies based on Council and State policies, expressed community values and predicted future needs and assessment of relevant environmental, social and economic factors and impacts. The role is responsible for preparing, reviewing and amending planning instruments, codes and other policies in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and the Local Government Act.

**About the role**:

- work demand for strategic planning services is very high and reflective of the high growth pressures facing the Tweed. This brings with it diversity in the work it also elevates the necessity for a clear and effective approach to work and program management and prioritisation
- diversity - covering a broad range of urban and rural issues, which draws divergent community views and can be highly politicised
- Provide professional input in the preparation of planning strategies, studies, reviews and development control policies.

**What's on offer**:

- a base salary ranging from $88,141 per annum with competency-based increments up to $101,440 per annum, plus 10.5% super
- 35 hour week, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - **click here** for more).

**We are seeking**:

- Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline
- Eligibility for Corporate Membership of Planning Institute of Australia
- Competent strategic and integrated land use planning
- Demonstrated competence in policy and instrument development and implementation within a local authority environment.

**About us**:

- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Join an **employer of choice**. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

**Where it's located**:
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

**Position closes**:
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**Pre-Employment Screening**:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.

**How To Apply**:
You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document. You can then COPY and PASTE your answers from Word into the below fields:

- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. For tips on how to address the selection criteria, click here
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.

**If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below**:
1. Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline.
2. Eligible for Corporate Membership of PIA.
3. Eligible to hold a NSW Drivers Licence Class C.
4. Demonstrated high level competence in strategic and integrated land use planning.
5. Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
7. Demonstrated competence in policy and instrument development and implementation within a local authority environment.
8. Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of safe work procedures.

SK97188A
- OFFICE USE ONLY_
- Unit_
- Strategic Planning & Urban Design_
- Job Grade_
- 7_
- Industry_
- Strategic Planning & Urban Design_
- Employment Type_
- Full-time_