Council has an exciting opportunity to join the Development Servies team as a Senior Town Planner. This role will be responsible for providing planning and development advice and services within legislative requirements and best practice to achieve a sustainable future for Cabonne. As well as delivering efficient and timely determination of Development Applications (DA’s) and delivery of Subdivision Certificates and Strategic Town Planning.
This role is a full-time role, based out of the Molong office.
Working for Cabonne Council provides a rewarding opportunity to work for and in a close knit community. The operation does not require shift work or rotational rostering, instead working Monday to Friday, providing flexibility for the perfect work/life balance. The position operates over a 35 hour week with a 9 day fortnight.
An overview of the role purpose is below, for more details on the jobs duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached position description.
Role Purpose
- To ensure that all statutory requirements are met and that Council’s interests and integrity are protected.
- Assist with the development and implementation of strategies and programs to protect and preserve the heritage of Cabonne.
- Carry out the daily supervision of the Town Planner, supporting and providing technical advice as necessary.
- Preparation of minor amendments to Cabonne Local Environmental Plan.
- Develop strategies to ensure the Cabonne Local Environmental Plan reflects the current community’s needs.
- Enforcement provisions of planning legislation, plans and development management practices.
- Strategic planning necessary to achieve sustainable land management and economic growth.
- Guide decisions on Construction Certificates, Occupation Certificates, Complying Development Certificates and compliance matters, and to proactively be involved in resolving issues in a team environment.
- Issue various planning certificates and negotiate amendments to applications which are deemed necessary to mitigate adverse environmental impacts.
- Provide a high level of customer service, responding promptly to enquiries.
- Ensure customer service requests are followed through and the actions and outcomes are adequately documented with electronic notes within Council’s records system.
- Compliance matters resulting from developments assessed or as required.
- Keep up-to-date records of application progress and report status and utilise Council’s computerised data management system.
Qualifications:
Essential
Bachelor or Urban and Regional Planning, or related field
- Class C driver’s licence.
Skills & Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in town planning or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years experience performing a similar role as a Senior Town Planner
- Extensive practical experience in development assessment under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act including assessment of complex development matters
- Sound practical understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, and other relevant legislation and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management and staff at all levels of the organisation and with external contacts
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
- Superior ability to resolve complex planning issues with applicants for development and excellent customer service skills
- Ability to meet deadlines with possession of excellent time management skills
- Demonstrated understanding and commitments to WHS and EEO principles across all activities within the organisation
Other details relating to this position:
- This position is graded 12 ($1955.20 - $2105.60 gross per week).
- Access to salary packaging, leaseback vehicle, phone, laptop, fitness passport, Council's Employee Assistance Program, and other benefits.
- Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
- You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
- Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.
Council's recruitment process consists of a range of pre-employment screening activities. This varies depending upon the position, but may include:
- Interviews
- Pre-employment medical, drug and hearing testing, physical demands assessment
- Reference and identity checking
- Checking validity of qualifications
