Looking for a rewarding career that blends your passion for urban development with the opportunity to make a real difference? Join Wagga Wagga City Council as a Town Planner and be at the forefront of shaping a thriving community that residents can be proud of. Wagga Wagga City Council is one of the largest inland regional cities in NSW and is offering an extraordinary opportunity for planning professionals to join the organisation during an exciting period of change and growth. Our City is growing, and the organisation is preparing to support this growth. Our population is forecast to increase by over 21 per cent by 2036. Our prime location between Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra, combined with an increase in business and industry as well as affordable prime industrial land, is attracting an increasing number of major government and major infrastructure projects. As a result of the continued growth of the City and Region, Council is currently seeking applications from planning professionals for critical roles, all of which will influence the future of Wagga Wagga and the Region. Council has two (2) positions available within the Development Assessment and Building Certification Team, being:
- Permanent Town Planner role or Cadet Town Planner role with the opportunity to progress to permanent Town Planning role.
What we will offer you:- Commencing salary of $3,039.20 gpf with the opportunity to progress to $3,647.04 gpf + superannuation (Town Planner)
- Commencing salary of $2,620.62 gpf with the opportunity to progress to $3,144.74 gpf + superannuation (Cadet Town Planner)
- Permanent full-time hours with access to Council’s Flexible Working Hours Agreement.
- Generous leave entitlements
- Training and development opportunities
Your new role: Council is currently seeking applications from motivated individuals to join our team in the capacity of either a
Town Planner or a
Cadet Town Planner. As a
Town Planner you will be responsible making valuable contributions to the management of development in the City of Wagga Wagga. You will hold key responsibility for:
- Assessment of a broad range of development applications including major and controversial developments
- Developing, reviewing and implementing Council’s Development Control Procedures
- Providing input to the review and development of Council’s strategic policy documents
- Researching, analysing and reporting on changes to NSW planning legislation, policy and guidelines.
- General planning duties related to statutory regulations
- Mentoring junior planning staff, providing technical advice and guidance
As a
Cadet Town Planner, you will embark on an exciting journey of professional growth, where you'll receive invaluable mentorship, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to shape the future of a vibrant regional community.
What you need to succeed: To be successful as a
Town Planner, you will possess tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Rural or a related discipline, hold a Class C Driver’s Licence and a WHS General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) and will bring extensive demonstrated experience relevant to the position. Candidates applying as a cadet will need to be eligible for enrolment or currently completing tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Rural or a related discipline and hold a Current Class C Driver’s Licence and WHS General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card). Your strong communication skills and ability to solve problems coupled with your can-do attitude will be key to your success.
What is next? Applications close
Monday 11 March 2024 at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 7 August 2023. If you would like more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact
Cameron Collins –Development Assessment Coordinator on 02 6926 9***. All preferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit. For more information and to apply, please visit https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position. https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/working-with-council/why-work-in-waggaCouncil is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
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