Strategic Planner Opportunities

Strategic Planner Opportunities

Location:  Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• 1 x Senior Strategic Planner
• 1 x Strategic Planner

COULD THIS BE YOU?

Here at Tamworth we are busy building liveable communities. Come and join us as part of our Future Communities team where we are creating the future places to live, work and play. You will be an integral player in delivering our Blueprint 100, Council’s Strategic Plan for the Tamworth Region.

We are looking for experienced professionals to play a vital role in partnering with fellow teams and our community to develop and deliver quality strategic planning services, as well as meaningful community engagement across the Tamworth Region.

You will be an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about  contributing to the region’s liveability by proactively managing landuse to deliver enhanced built environment, natural environment and urban fabric in accordance with Council’s strategic vision (Blueprint 100). 

Qualifications and experience in urban design will be highly regarded.

The Senior Strategic Planner is responsible for:

• Managing high level projects effectively and efficiently including the preparation and implementation of strategic and statutory plans
• Preparation and administration of Developer Contribution Plans
• Engaging with the development industry, investors and the community in relation to strategic planning projects/proposals
• Understanding the local government environment and the interface with state and federal governments
• Developing work priorities including responsibility for project timelines, budgets and community consultation strategies
• Financial and budgetary planning experience

The Strategic Planner is responsible for:

• Managing projects effectively and efficiently including the preparation and implementation of strategic and statutory plans
• Engaging with the development industry, investors and the community in relation to strategic planning projects/proposals
• Understanding the local government environment and the interface with state and federal governments
• Developing work priorities including responsibility for project timelines, budgets and community consultation strategies
• Financial and budgetary planning experience

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• 3 year Post Graduate Diploma or 4-year Degree in Planning discipline or similar
• Drivers Licence
• Expertise in the assessment and project management of planning proposals including complex and controversial strategic matters
• Ability to deliver high quality and responsive customer service to a wide range of customers
• High level understanding and ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
• Ability to develop and implement effective communication strategies with residents and the development industry.

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Mitch Gillogly, Team Leader - Strategic Planning on 02 6767 5***.

Salary Range: Grade 16-17 - $94,301.80 - $109,581.26 per annum plus 11% superannuation, for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Tuesday 9 April 2024

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play!

Flexible Work Arrangements: your work/life balance is important to us. Approved by mutual agreement according to operational requirements (examples include condensed hours, job share, 19 day months, 9 day fortnights, time in lieu as approved)

Attractive Leave Options

• Long service leave after five (5) years
• Nine weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 18 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Health & Wellbeing leave, Carer’s leave, Domestic Violence leave
• Leave (1 day) for NAIDOC week celebrations for those who identify

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city.

At Council we have the honour of leaving a legacy on our community. We create and enhance world class facilities and events. We develop Tamworth’s economy through investment and infrastructure. We ensure our city is sustainable for future growth and success.

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit.

Council is a giant pathway for forging your career and we prioritise growing our own talent, through training and professional development. Our Educational Assistance Program provides opportunities to pursue study in a higher-level role or related qualification/field.

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing.

• Breast feeding friendly workplace
• Ideal location with easy access to cycle or walk to work
• QANTAS Club discounts
• Free entry to Council’s pools
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Social Club
• Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your immediate family
• Corporate rate gym membership (participating gyms)
• Uniforms subsidised
• Novated leases available to all staff

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. 

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.