Multiple Planning Job Opportunities - Coordinator, Planners, Support Officer

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 these may be the roles 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 enthusiastic employees to fill multiple roles: Land Use Planning Coordinator, Planner (Development Assessment) x2, Planner (Strategic), Support Officer (Project and/or Planning). These roles are in the Sustainable Development and Sustainable Environment & Economy teams.

Your passion to deliver excellent customer service and continual improvement will be rewarded with development opportunities within a supportive and collaborative team environment. If you are ready for the next step into a diverse and challenging career, look no further than Byron Shire Council!

Please apply for one, multiple or all of these roles by attaching your resume and answering the applicable screening questions below. Join our team!

Are you looking for a leadership position? Apply for the Land Use Planning Coordinator role.

Land Use Planning Coordinator, Environment & Economic Planning Team

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 (Land Use Planning Coordinator):

• 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 (Land Use Planning Coordinator): 

• 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

Are you looking for a planner position? Apply for the Planner (Development Assessment) x2 and/or Planner (Strategic) role.

Planner (Strategic), Environment & Economic Planning Team

Prepare and implement Local Growth Management Plans including residential, rural and employment land strategies, amend Local Environmental Plan and prepare Development Control Plans and any associated policies, programs and plans.

Planner (Development Assessment) x2, Sustainable Development Team

Assess and manage the processing of development applications and provide concise reports to relevant Council employees, based on up-to-date information, achievable, equitable approval conditions or justifiable grounds for refusal.

About you (all Planner roles):

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a related discipline, and equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act and related legislation.
• Experience in strategic land use planning including preparing and implementing land use plans, planning proposals and DCPs and or experience undertaking environmental assessment of development applications.

We offer (all Planner roles): 

• 3x Permanent full-time positions (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 $79,088 pa to $91,636 pa (dependent upon skills and experience)
• 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.

Are you looking for a support role and love a fast paced working environment? Apply for the Support Officer role (x1) - Project Support Officer and/or Planning Support Officer!

Project Support Officer

Provide a high level of administrative and project support to a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment;

and/or

Planning Support Officer

Provide a high level of administrative and project support to the strategic planning teams and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment. Progress towards a qualification in town planning/place planning or related discipline will be highly regarded for this role.
About you (Support Officer role):

• Certificate of Attainment in Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience, or working towards qualifications in town planning/ place planning or related discipline.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with experience in MS Office suite of software (Word, Excel and Outlook) and other web-based platforms.
• Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service and deliver quality service outcomes as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

We offer (Support Officer role): 

• up to 12 months maximum term, part-time positions (up to 35 hours per week - days and hours negotiable)
• 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 $66,085 pa to $76,570 pa (dependent upon skills and experience)
• Attractive salary packaging scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• Health and Wellbeing days
• 11% Superannuation

Location (all roles):

All positions are based at Mullumbimby however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact:  

For Planner (Development Assessment) roles: Greg Smith, Team Leader Planning Services, (02) 6626 7***

For all other roles: Sharyn French, Manager Environmental & Economic Planning, Phone (02) 6626 7***

Closing date:

10pm (NSW time), Sunday 25th February 2024.

Position Description:

Land Use Planning Coordinator - Download the Position Description (PDF,524KB)

Planner (Development Assessment) - Download the Position Description (PDF,483KB)

Planner (Strategic) - Download the Position Description (PDF,501KB)

Project Support Officer - Download the Position Description (PDF,498KB)

Planning Support Officer - Download the Position Description (PDF,499KB)

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:

Click on the Apply button where you will be redirected to Council's website.