Principal Development Planner

**JOIN OUR JOURNEY TO BECOME THE BEST COUNCIL IN AUSTRALIA**

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking **Principal Development Planner **to join our team at Singleton Council. In this role, you’ll be provided with real opportunity to directly affect the future of development in Singleton through case management of significant developments as well as developing systems to build confidence in housing development.

**ABOUT US**

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services to our community, supporting our vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

**THE ROLE**

Reporting directly to the Manager Development and Environmental Services, with no direct reports, you will be able to focus on developing council’s pre-DA process through coordination of an increasing number of Pre-DA Meetings and ensuring the best available advice to potential applicants ahead of lodgement.

You will also use your extensive skills in customer experience to engage with key development stakeholders to develop relationships, identify opportunities for improvement and support high economic and public benefit projects through the development assessment process.

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications (minimum bachelor degree) in a planning or related field.
- Experience in managing complex issues and developing practical solutions by balancing competing objectives.
- Experience in legal case management for court proceedings and appearing in the Land and Environment Court as an expert witness.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of planning and development legislation, _Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 _and the _Local Government Act 1993._
- Demonstrated time management skills with ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines within an environment of changing and competing demands.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders around complex technical matters.
- Solid experience in the use of Microsoft Office, electronic document management systems and GIS.
- A commitment to providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers of Council

Singleton Council is committed to ensuring we provide a safe place of work for our staff and visitors and require all employees to be fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 in accordance with Singleton Council's COVIDsafe Workplace Protocol.

This position is offered on a Term Contract, full time basis for a period of 3 years, working 35 hours per week.

Remuneration for this position is based on 15 of the salary system which equates to a base salary between $106,437 and $119,726 per annum plus $16,309 vehicle allowance and 10% superannuation.

**WHY JOIN US?**

At Singleton Council, we are a dynamic, multi-skilled, diverse group of people who share the same passion — to deliver outstanding services and outcomes to our community. We value difference and the creativity it generates towards our productive workforce.

Working for Singleton Council you will join an Engaged, Safe, Sustainable and Performing workforce who, together, we exist to make a difference for our community. To make smart, sustainable decisions, and to go above and beyond so that our community continues to be loved locally and recognised nationally. If you are looking for a challenging and strategically focused career which delivers tangible results for the community all whilst working in a flexible, contemporary environment, join us on our journey to be the best council in Australia.
- **Be community-first**:You’ll create or support important community outcomes and will be fulfilled by the impact you have on everyday lives.
- **Help drive change, step by step**:You’ll help improve _what _we deliver and _how _we deliver it. You’ll challenge us to move forward, combining hard work and drive with professionalism and staying power.
- **Learn and grow**:You’ll develop your skills and reach new heights through the diversity of what we do and through a range of ongoing training opportunities.
- **Join a supportive, family-friendly organisation**:Commit to our journey to achieve the best outcomes for our community and we will support you to find the right balance between work and life.
- **Join a employer of choice organisation**:You'll be a part of an organisation** **that has** **innovative programs targeting staff wellbeing, recognition and inclusion as well as fostering a culture of collective leadership that has seen our organisation recognised as an Employer of Choice from the Human Resources Dire