Executive Assessment Planner

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Exciting New Position
• Permanent Full Time position - 35 hours per week
• Fully Maintained Leaseback Vehicle

About the Hawkesbury

Hawkesbury City Council provides services and facilities to more than 67,000 residents living in urban and rural communities spread across an area of 2,800 sq km, making us the largest local government area in the Sydney Metropolitan Area. Our city consists of 65 rural and hinterland towns and villages with the main city centres being Windsor, Richmond and North Richmond.

Within the Hawkesbury, there is a high security RAAF aviation facility which sits alongside an extensive education precinct surrounded with a strong agricultural, equine and tourism industry.

As part of Sydney's population growth, the Hawkesbury is located within the North West Growth Centre with a number of urban release areas at Vineyard as well as North Richmond and Glossodia.

About the role

The Executive Assessment Planner is an exciting new position that will play a fundamental role in achieving business excellence and best practice for the Development Assessment Department. The team are embarking on a period of significant transformation and reform and are committed to delivering and exceeding the expectations of the Hawkesbury community and the development industry.

We are seeking a highly motivated Executive Assessment Planner who can assess complex Development Applications including those to be reported to the Local and State Planning Panels, take a lead in Land and Environment Court proceedings, chair pre-lodgement meetings as well as assist with driving business improvement and mentoring and coaching the team to meet organisational objectives.

About You

This role will suit a planning professional with extensive experience in the NSW Planning system, a proactive attitude and the ability to deal with complex matters through proven written and verbal communication skills. Using your attention to detail and the utilising your judgement and initiative with a solution-based approach to all situations, you will thrive on taking on interesting challenges relating to a broad range of planning issues that confront metropolitan as well as peri-urban areas, whilst being able to think pragmatically, communicate well and prioritise complex tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

The successful candidate will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or equivalent
• Demonstrated extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of complex Development Applications and experience in negotiating directly with applicants to achieve high quality planning outcomes.
• Strong analytical and judgment in planning concepts with demonstrated experience in working independently
• Demonstrated experience in Land and Environment Court of NSW Practices and Procedures
• Highly developed skills in effective communication, report writing skills and oral communication.
• Demonstrated experience in business improvement initiatives in the Development Assessment context
• Experience in mentoring staff, conflict resolution and negotiation

What is on offer

• Flexible Work Arrangements including hybrid work options
• Monthly Rostered Day Off
• Oasis Corporate gym membership discount
• Professional Training and Development Opportunities
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
• Join a Progressive and Supportive Team who are committed to career development and business excellence

How to Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council's People and Development Team on 02 4560 4***.

Applications close Sunday, 21st April 2024

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.