Strategic Planner

1 x Permanent Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week

Salary: $94,517.56 to $103,567.10 + 11.5% super

Liverpool is one of the fastest growing local government areas in NSW. The development of Liverpool CBD as a Metropolitan Cluster, the substantial growth of urban release areas, and the ongoing progress of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis combine to shape the exciting, diverse, and complex workload of the strategic planning team.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a planning professional to join our City Planning team. You will be working on some of the most exciting and challenging strategic planning projects in Western Sydney. Working within a collaborative and supportive team and reporting to the Executive Planner, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of strategic land use policy to support our growing community.

This is a great opportunity to take that next step in your planning career and join an organisation that is at the forefront of planning in one of the most vibrant and dynamic regions in Sydney.

The key responsibilities of this position are:

• The preparation and processing of Planning Proposals, Local Environmental Plans, and Development Control Plans.
• Undertake strategic planning projects and studies in accordance with the Strategic Planning work program.
• Providing advice and interpretation of planning policy to staff, Councillors, and the public including the preparation of correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Assisting in the assessment of Development Applications.

About You:

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a related discipline. Partial completion of a Town Planning Course may be acceptable subject to provision of academic transcript and commitment to completion of the course
• Experience and relevant understanding of Strategic Planning processes and application of legislation and policy
• Demonstrated ability to produce positive strategic land use planning outcomes
• Ability to undertake strategic research, analysis and interpretation of information
• Experience in consulting with a wide range of audiences in Council and the wider community and resolving conflicts
• Experience in undertaking and overseeing planning studies and projects
• Current Drivers Licence 

Benefits of working with us:

• Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and office.
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year)
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership
• Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior members that are invested in your personal and professional success.

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at 87117765 

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.