Senior Land Use Planner

The role

MidCoast Council's Land Use Planning team works closely with Council, our community, development industry and government agencies to deliver sustainable Land Use planning controls for our region. We are committed to managing Council's future planning framework to enable innovative, practical, and ecologically sustainable outcomes in line with Council's Corporate and Business Plans.

The Senior Land Use Planner is an exciting leadership opportunity within our team. This position supports the implementation of the Local Environmental Plan, Development Control Plan, Development Contribution Plan and Urban Release Area Program. Specialist knowledge and strategic vision will be integral in presenting strategic planning issues to internal departments, Councillors, community and the NSW Department Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to employee performance and development and foster a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Track multiple project timelines, budgets and contractor and consultant work activities.
• Negotiate and prepare Planning Agreements for the delivery of land or assets by external parties associated with future development.
• Develop and implement high quality community engagement programs relating to Land Use Planning projects.

What you'll bring

• Qualifications and previous experience in Urban and Regional Planning (or similar).
• Extensive knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and other relevant legislation.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a commitment to motivating and empowering others.

What we offer?

• Above Award Parental Leave provisions
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible novated lease options available through multiple providers
• Work in a modern office that provides a variety of work settings supported by the right technology
• Flexible work options, including a hybrid model of working from home and the office
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Study assistance and study leave
• Journey to work cover

Salary: Salary range $102,007 - $112,000 p.a. plus superannuation. (Negotiable based on skills and experience).

A vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time 35 hours per week.

Closing date: Wednesday 31 January 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Michael Griffith, Manager Land Use Planning who is the hiring manager for this role. Michael can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** I 0429 831 *** I ***************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at *************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.