Town Planner

This role will be responsible to
collate and respond to SSD applications on behalf of Council. This is a fixed
contract role and we will be very flexible on hours and availability.

Based in the award-winning town
of Mudgee, NSW

Generous & comprehensive
leave entitlements

Health & Wellbeing program

You

Selection criteria:

• Minimum 3
  years Local Government planning experience (or similar)
• Tertiary
  planning qualifications or tertiary qualifications in an affiliated
  field to planning or in the process of obtaining the qualification
• Demonstrated
  ability to provide specialist advice on planning matters
• Demonstrated
  time management skills to coordinate a number of consecutive projects
  and meet deadlines individually and managing others
• Ability to
  research, review, draft, develop and ability to implement strategic
  studies, Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans, policies
  and codes
• High level
  professional communication skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to
  build and maintain working relationships within Council, developers and
  community
• Knowledge
  of workplace health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to
  attending relevant WHS training.

The salary range being offered
for this temporary full-time position is $3,602 - $4,054 gross per fortnight
plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $93,667 - $105,419
gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

About Mid-Western Regional
Council:

Mid Western Regional Council is
located in the award winning town of Mudgee. We are a team of 500 people who
serve 25000 residents across 9000 square kilometres (that's 4.5 Greater
Sydneys). We manage a diverse range of 75 different types of businesses and
are a leading member of the State's first and most advanced Renewable Energy
Zone (REZ). Find out more at Working at Mid-Western
Regional Council - YouTube

The Mudgee Region:

Around 3 hours from Sydney (and Newcastle), the Mudgee
Region boasts a dynamic and vibrant community brimming in lifestyle
attractions, culinary delights and investment opportunities. Add to this a
four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and
a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle.

Find out more

New Residents Guide

Choose Mudgee Region

What is next -

Applications close on Thursday, 4 September 2025
at 11:59pm. Interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates before
the closing date, and the position may close earlier if a suitable
candidate is found. Previous applicants need not apply.

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