Senior Town Planners

Senior Town Planners

• x1 permanent full time and x1 12 month full time maternity leave position available, 35 hours per week
• Salary range from $1,954.00 - $2,115.10 per week +11% superannuation
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

About us:

Campbelltown City Council is an ambitious and innovative organisation in a rapidly growing city that is ideally located with easy access to key public transport and road links. Boasting extensive bushland areas along the Georges River, contrasted with vibrant city centres, Campbelltown City has been identified as a key strategic centre for the Macarthur region. Providing a range of services and facilities to a diverse community, we have a cohesive and collaborative culture that thrives on having a positive impact.

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.

About the role:

The Development Assessment Team within the City Development Division play a key role in assisting and navigating customers through the ever increasing complexities of the planning world. With a place based focus, these teams aim to deliver superior frontline customer service in the assessment, processing and determination of a range of development and subdivision applications throughout the local government area. 

Reporting to the Coordinator Development Assessment, these are exciting and challenging roles assessing the development applications that will shape the future of Campbelltown.

We are currently seeking experienced Senior Town Planners, in this role you will be responsible for:

• Assessing and providing recommendations for a wide variety of development applications in both urban and greenfield settings for determination under delegation or via a planning panel.  
• Managing the expectations of developers associated with a range of complex development applications within a greenfield/urban release area environment.
• Preparing Statement of Facts and Contentions/Expert Witness reports for the Land and Environment Court.
• Working effectively with people at all levels and to represent Council capably to developers, consultants, other government agencies and the general public.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in urban development, town planning or civil engineering would be highly regarded.
• Extensive knowledge of town planning concepts, urban design principles and regulatory frameworks.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Computer literacy and excellent report writing skills.
• Effective analytical and innovative problem solving skills and a highly developed ability to interpret relevant legislation.
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary range from $1,954.00 - $2,115.10 per week +11% superannuation
• Market force allowance may be applicable for exceptional candidates 
• A fully maintained vehicle under Council’s leaseback vehicle policy
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous leave provisions 
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Staff car park

Key contact: For further information on this position please contact Kristy Griffiths, Coordinator Development Assessment, on 4645 4768.

Applications close: Wednesday 27 March 2024

Sound like you? Apply now!

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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