Job Description
Permanent full-time - 35 hours a week
n Variable day off every 19 days +Flexible working arrangements available
n Leaseback vehicle option available
n Salary: $108,****** - $125,****** + 12% Superannuation per annum
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Great planning creates great places. If you're passionate about good planning and want to see the impact of your work on a growing community, we'd love to hear from you.
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What You'll Do
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As our Development Assessment Planner, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our community by assessing a diverse range of development proposals and providing expert planning advice that supports sustainable growth and quality outcomes.
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In this role, you will:
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Assess and prepare reports for a variety of development applications, including multi-dwelling residential developments, commercial and industrial projects, and subdivisions.
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Provide professional planning advice and guidance to applicants, the community, and internal stakeholders, delivering a high standard of customer service.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across Council to achieve timely, consistent, and well-informed planning outcomes.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and business transformation activities that enhance the way we deliver planning services.
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Support the Coordinator and Manager in achieving strategic objectives while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performing team culture
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Why Wingecarribee?
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Wingecarribee Shire sits at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a region with a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunities with wellbeing.
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As a forward-thinking Council, we are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Guided by our Community Strategic Plan ****,



we focus on delivering high-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique character of our Shire.
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By joining Wingecarribee Shire Council, you'll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to the places our community lives, works, and enjoys.
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You'll also get to enjoy:
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Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation
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Variable off every 19-days
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Health & wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
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Career development & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
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Flexible working arrangements – WFH opportunities
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A Council owned and maintained leaseback vehicle as part of your position
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Salary packaging options available - make the most of your income
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The Welcome Experience - The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families who are considering moving to or have moved to regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, and connections within the community. -
nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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Community & social engagement – Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
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Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
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What You'll Need (Essential Criteria)
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Degree qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning,



Science or equivalent discipline with a minimum 3 years' demonstrated experience in Town Planning / Development Assessment, within a local government context.
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Ability to critically analyse and assess plans and technical reports against numerical standards, merit-based considerations and objectives
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Demonstrated extensive and detailed knowledge of relevant legislation including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act **** and Regulations ****, with proven comprehensive experience in the assessment of complex development proposals in a variety of residential, commercial and industrial and rural contexts.
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Demonstrated ability to build qualified relationships within the development industry and provide ahigh level of customer service.
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Demonstrated ability to be resilient to work pressures and demands
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Proven analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to critically analyse issues and the ability to develop and implement appropriate solutions.
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Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders both internal and external to negotiate outcomes and resolve conflict.
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Other Requirements
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Hold and maintain a current C Class Drivers Licence
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Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical prior to commencement
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Have Questions?
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Contact Bryce Koop, Coordinator Planning Assessment on ******** ***.
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Applications close:17 August **** – don't miss this opportunity.
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Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustments during our application process, please contact us at .au, by phone on******** *** or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.
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📌 Development Assessment Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Wingecarribee Shire Council
📍 New South Wales