AddressWe are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Principal Planner. Based in Hurstville, join a dynamic office, where we work to make the Georges River area an accessible, green diverse and innovative community and economy!
The Role:
- Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $111,220.76 - $128,863.29 per annum plus 11% superannuation dependant on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate
- Leaseback vehicle or Car Allowance
The purpose of the Principal Planner role is to assist the Development and Building section staff in their roles towards appropriate development outcomes in terms of the natural, built, social and economic environment in terms of the overarching public interest in the Georges River Council area.
- Supporting the team Coordinator to identify, develop and propose business process and procedural improvements to achieve statutory compliance with all relevant laws and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Directorate
- Under the direction of the Coordinator Development Assessment, guide team members within the area of specialty to assist with the team’s ability to ensure work and performance is clear, concise, accurate and efficient
- Contribute to ongoing assessment systems and process improvement
- Undertake activities associated with Court Appeals and the assessment of Major Development Applications, Modifications to Consent and Reviews within the Development and Building Section of Council
The successful candidate will have
- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or equivalent as the minimum requirement
- Current Class C NSW Driver’s licence
- Safework NSW Construction Induction Card (White Card) or equivalent
- Extensive experience in development assessment in NSW
- Functional understanding of NSW Land and Environment Court Practices and Procedures with respect to Development Applications
- Experience in being an expert witness and preparing court related documentation
- Excellent understanding of NSW Local Government and the social, political, legal and regulatory frameworks in which it operates
- Excellent knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act and related planning legislation and concepts as they relate to development assessment
- Strong interpersonal communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills including negotiation, mediation, facilitation skills
- Experience in preparing reports for senior management regarding development issues
- Health and Wellbeing paid leave
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging Options
- Sponsored Study Program
- Parental Leave and Support
- Employee Rewards Program
A full job description can be provided to selected candidates progressing in the role.
For further information please email *******@apgworkforce.com.au
