Town Planner

Here at CBCity  The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services incorporating childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. We are an Award-Winning Council that is regarded as a Leader in the Sector including the most innovative company for 2021 and most progressive Council in 2022.  

The role CBCity has a rewarding opportunity for an experienced and motivated Town Planner to join our Development unit. You will undertake the assessment of Development Applications and Subdivision Certificates and provide advice to the public, other Council staff, developers and public bodies on planning and subdivision matters.  You will assess a broad range of application types including low, medium and high-density residential development, commercial, mixed use and industrial development, childcare centres, community facilities, and development with sensitive environmental considerations. 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Assess Development Applications and Subdivision Certificates in accordance with Council’s adopted policies. 
• Prepare assessment reports and determinations on development proposals including to the Local Planning Panel and the Sydney South Planning Panel. 
• Be Council’s planning expert in Land and Environment Court appeals. 
• Attend to members of the public at the Customer Service counter, email, AV and on the telephone.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and memorandums about development matters.
• Coordinate comments from other areas, both inside and outside Council, about development matters.
• Undertake site inspections.
• Meet relevant processing timeframes nominated by Council.
• Support Team Leader with team building initiatives and training, work distribution and provision of technical advice

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning. 
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Previous demonstrated experience as a Development Assessment Officer/Town Planner with technical knowledge of relevant Acts and other statutory controls.
• Current knowledge and understanding of trade related issues, current trends and industry best-practice and development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Customer service experience.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $87,786 (Grade G, Step 1) + Car Allowance + 11% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

What’s on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Family friendly and flexible environment including regular work from home. 
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Andrew Hargreaves (Team Leader Planning (East)) at ***************@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 10 March 2024 

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.