Land Use Planning Coordinator

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees. 

As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

• We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
• We are open, honest and respectful
• We foster well-being and creativity
• We achieve our goals and succeed together
  

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity this may be the role for you! We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.

We are looking for:

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking a Land Use Planning Coordinator to lead and coordinate the staff and activities of the Land Use Planning team to deliver a high level of service in Land Use and environmental planning in accordance with legislation policies aligned with Council’s and the communities priorities.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to strategic Land Use Planning or a related discipline, and equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated high level of experience in a strategic planning role with significant knowledge of matters affecting Land Use Planning including relevant legislation in the operational context of local government.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to coordinate the activities of a team of professional staff with a focus on providing excellent customer service.

We offer: 

• A 12 month full-time position (35 hours per week)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $98,083 pa to $113,644 pa (dependent upon skills and experience)
• Private Car Lease
• Attractive salary packaging scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• Health and Wellbeing days
• 11% Superannuation
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses may be considered.

Location:

The position is based at Mullumbimby however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact: Sharyn French, Manager Environmental & Economic Planning, Phone (02) 6626 7***

Closing date: 10pm (NSW time), Sunday 7th April 2024.

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We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.

Pre-Employment Screening Process:

• Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
• Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.
• Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.
  

HOW TO APPLY:

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