Be
passionate.
Be progressive.
Hawkesbury City Council.
Salary Range $102k to $122k per annum
9 Day Fortnight
On-Site
Parking and Leaseback Vehicle Option
Fitness Passport Option
Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities.
We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
The Role
As the Senior
Strategic Planner you will enjoy a diverse and varied workload.
Reporting to
the Strategic Planning Co-Ordinator and based in Windsor, you will develop
strategic policies relating to land development and advise on complex planning
matters using best practice principles.
About You
To be successful in this
position you must have a degree qualification in Town Planning and a solid
background in Land Use Strategy/plan development supported by expertise with
related legislation.
You will have
excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team.
Essential Criteria
Degree qualification in Town Planning, Urban
Planning or related discipline recognised by the Planning Institute of
Australia.
Demonstrated experience in strategic land use
planning within Local Government or a comparable planning environment
(typically 6+ years).
Extensive experience preparing and managing
Planning Proposals and Local Environmental Plans.
Experience preparing Development Control Plans
and strategic planning policies.
Experience managing complex planning projects
involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience preparing reports for Council and
Executive.




Experience leading community consultation and
stakeholder engagement
Experience managing consultants and
multidisciplinary projects
High Level interpersonal, negotiation and
communication skills
Excellent written communication skills,
including ability to prepare reports
Class C driver's licence
The right to live and work in Australia
WHS General Construction Work in NSW
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Successful applicants will be required to
undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
Desirable Criteria
Post graduate studies in Management, Environment
or Law
Member of Planning Institute of Australia
Knowledge of the Local Government Act ****
The Rewards
Great
working environment
Rostered Day Off
Flexible
work arrangements
Tertiary
Education Assistance
Health
and Wellbeing Program
Training
and Development Opportunities
Employee
Reward and Recognition program
Fitness Passport Option
Social
Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
Employee
Assistance Program for employees and their family
To Apply
For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website or call Council's People and Development Team
on ************.
Applications close Sunday, 23rd August ****
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.
Applicants who do
not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillors
in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from
this process.
This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.

📌 Senior Strategic Land Use Planner (Sydney)
🏢 Hawkesbury City Council
📍 Sydney