Regional Placemaking Project Officer

 Take your career to the next level at an award winning Council
 Enjoy 9-day fortnights | 35-hour weeks with access to flexible work arrangements
 Lead exciting strategic projects that will shape the future of our expanding Council

Want to work for an award-winning Council that prioritises and values staff development, team
building, career progression and a family friendly environment with actual work/life balance?
Murray River Council is seeking a dedicated professional looking to take that exciting next step in their career to a Senior Position to join our newly formed and award-winning Development Services Team as Regional Placemaking Project Officer.
You will be an energetic, practical individual who enjoys challenging the status quo and thinking outside the square. Experience in regional and rural focused projects is highly regarded along with the ability to make risk-based decisions.
You will form an important part of an expanding and high performing team and mentor junior staff.
You will have the opportunity to lead and drive exciting strategic projects that will shape the future of our Council alongside our strategic planning team and consultants to deliver exciting new outcomes for Moama, Barham, Murray Downs and our general Council area!
We offer a family friendly, flexible working environment in a new team consisting of Para Planners,Town Planners, Cadets, Building Surveyors & Approval Officers all backed up by a strong Administration Team. Council offers relocation and assistance with housing, excellent training
opportunities, a 9-day fortnight and the opportunity to love what you do with great, supportive team
members.

About our organisation

Murray River Council’s head office is situated on the picturesque Murray River in Moama NSW, with
other offices located in Barham, Mathoura and Moulamein. We are a progressive and modern
community framed by water ways and native bushland, located on the Victorian border within
proximity to Melbourne. We are home to a vibrant mix of riverside communities where relaxed country
living and modern-day indulgence collide.

About the team

Our newly created Development Services Team has a number of exciting opportunities on offer. The
Regional Placemaking Project Officer role is your opportunity to work in a high-performing team and
mentor cadet Town Planners. You will work alongside our talented Town Planners, Para-Planners,
Building Surveyors & Approval Officer, all backed up by a strong Administration Team.

Regional Placemaking Project Officer

 Take your career to the next level at an award winning Council
 Enjoy 9-day fortnights | 35-hour weeks with access to flexible work arrangements
 Lead exciting strategic projects that will shape the future of our expanding Council
Want to work for an award-winning Council that prioritises and values staff development, team
building, career progression and a family friendly environment with actual work/life balance?
Murray River Council is seeking a dedicated professional looking to take that exciting next step in
their career to a Senior Position to join our newly formed and award-winning Development Services
Team as Regional Placemaking Project Officer.
You will be an energetic, practical individual who enjoys challenging the status quo and thinking
outside the square. Experience in regional and rural focused projects is highly regarded along with
the ability to make risk-based decisions.
You will form an important part of an expanding and high performing team and mentor junior staff.
You will have the opportunity to lead and drive exciting strategic projects that will shape the future of
our Council alongside our strategic planning team and consultants to deliver exciting new outcomes
for Moama, Barham, Murray Downs and our general Council area!
We offer a family friendly, flexible working environment in a new team consisting of Para Planners,
Town Planners, Cadets, Building Surveyors & Approval Officers all backed up by a strong
Administration Team. Council offers relocation and assistance with housing, excellent training
opportunities, a 9-day fortnight and the opportunity to love what you do with great, supportive team
members.
About our organisation
Murray River Council’s head office is situated on the picturesque Murray River in Moama NSW, with
other offices located in Barham, Mathoura and Moulamein. We are a progressive and modern
community framed by water ways and native bushland, located on the Victorian border within
proximity to Melbourne. We are home to a vibrant mix of riverside communities where relaxed country
living and modern-day indulgence collide.
About the team
Our newly created Development Services Team has a number of exciting opportunities on offer. The Regional Placemaking Project Officer role is your opportunity to work in a high-performing team and
mentor cadet Town Planners. You will work alongside our talented Town Planners, Para-Planners,Building Surveyors & Approval Officer, all backed up by a strong Administration Team.
About the role
We are looking for an energetic, practical individual who enjoys challenging the status quo and
thinking outside the square! Key duties will include:
 Providing high level, complex and accurate strategic town planning advice to internal and
external stakeholders.
 Navigating all planning instruments to facilitate quality planning outcomes for customers.
 Managing the preparation, development and ongoing maintenance of Council's strategic
documents including but not limited to the Local Strategic Planning Statement, Local
Environment Plan, Development Control Plans, Strategic Land Use Plans, and other
planning related strategies and projects.
 Lead and develop Council's Town Planner(s), Para planners and Cadet Town Planner(s) in
developing knowledge and understanding of planning and related legislation, development
assessment processes and procedures, customer service and the provision of planning and
development information.

Skills & Experience Required:
 A tertiary qualification in town or urban planning, or other equivalent qualification(s) or
relevant experience suitable to the role OR currently undertaking relevant qualification
 Demonstrated knowledge of NSW legislation and planning policies applying to the role with a
focus on regional and rural strategic planning
 Ability to manage/supervise and develop planning staff
 Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office software and other IT programs such as
GIS and willingness to learn additional programs as require

To Apply:
Please submit a current resume, and cover letter addressing the skills and experience required to
**@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au.
For further information, please visit the careers section on our website www.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au
or contact Jessica McFarlane, Manager Development Services on 0436 385 ***.
Applications Close: 12pm, Monday 22 April 2024