Senior Planner

Dungog Shire Council InformationAbout UsDungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of almost 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and can ensure growth for generations to come. It is anticipated that our population will grow by 50% by 2041 with an additional 2400 dwellings.

Dungog is ideally located in a beautiful part of regional NSW, just an hour away from Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, allowing for easy access to World-Heritage listed sites such as Barrington Tops National Park.

Senior Development Application Planner

We now have an opportunity available for a Senior Development Assessment Planner to join the Council and begin contributing to shaping the community for generations to come.

Your Next Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Development Assessment Planner to join our team. As a Senior Development Assessment Planner, you will contribute to the assessment, reporting and determination of development applications and associated planning functions to ensure that legislative requirements are achieved. You will provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers. This includes answering inquiries and forwarding communications to the appropriate department. Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a customer-centric mindset are a must.

Criteria

• Degree and/or Postgraduate qualifications in urban and regional planning or related discipline
• Extensive and detailed knowledge of NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment legislation and the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)
• Significant experience in local government and the assessment of complex development applications in a variety of residential, commercial, industrial and rural contexts
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and review of Local Environmental Plans and/or Development Control Plans
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to critically analyse issues and make recommendations
• Highly developed written communication skills and demonstrated ability to prepare a wide range of communication materials, including reports, correspondence, submissions, policies, procedures and other corporate documents
• Highly developed time management and prioritisation skills, including the ability to effectively manage complex workloads and competing priorities to achieve agreed outcomes within established deadlines
• Excellent standard of IT literacy and advanced computer and software skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

BenefitsAdditional leave between Christmas and New Year

Flexible work arrangements

Outstanding team environment

Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years service

Works 19 day month with 1 rostered day (RDO) off every 4 weeks

Ongoing opportunities for professional development. We have annual assessments for all Council employees, and this involves putting plans in place for future career progression and training so that you can broaden your horizons during your time with us

How To Apply

For further information regarding this role please contact Alex Scott (NSW State Manager) on 0424 150 *** or email ******@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Closing Date: Friday 22nd March 2024

If you are a development engineer with a passion for delierving great outcomes for the community, we want to hear from you!

Please note, recruitment activity will begin prior to the closing date.

Applicants are asked to submit a resume and provide a cover letter advising why they are interested in this role.