Planning Officer

Join us and turn your passion for planning into real community impact

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Statutory Planning and Certification Team as an emerging
Planning Officer.

This is an entry level opportunity, ideal for students currently studying town planning or a related field, or those seeking valuable hands-on experience to launch their career.

In this role, you will be responsible for assessing and determining routine Development Applications (DA), ensuring compliance with building codes, Council regulations/codes, town planning requirements and environmental planning legislation. 

If you are passionate about shaping the future of our community and possess the skills required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Join us in making a meaningful impact through effective planning and development.

About us:
 

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres.  It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment. 

Our Council is focusing on sustainable growth, community wellbeing and infrastructure improvements that was developed with strong community input and guides all major planning and development decisions.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance. 

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexitime.

• Commencing salary range from $75,355 - $79,967 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

• Plus 12% superannuation

• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team

• Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly pay run and more.

• Access to local government and employee benefits such as, long service leave after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, health and wellbeing leave and more.

For further information about the position, click

here
 
for the position description.

Contact:
Mathew Rawson,
Statutory Planning & Urban Release Manager on

Closing date:
Monday, 6 October 20
25 at 11:30pm.

Apply now...

Complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.  

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For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria, please view our Guide To Applying.

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people.  Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.  This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment
to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.