Job Description

Bepassionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

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- Salary Range $102k to $122k per annum
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- 9 Day Fortnight
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- On-Site Parking and Leaseback Vehicle Option
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- Fitness Passport Option
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Hawkesbury City
n Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
n square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
n deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

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The Role

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As the Senior
n Strategic Planner you will enjoy a diverse and varied workload. Reporting to
n the Strategic Planning Co-Ordinator and based in Windsor, you will develop
n strategic policies relating to land development and advise on complex planning
n matters using best practice principles.

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About You

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To be successful in this
n position you must have a degree qualification in Town Planning and a strong
n background in Land Use Strategy/plan development supported by expertise with
n related legislation. You will have
n excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a
n multi-disciplinary team.

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- Degree qualification in Town Planning, Urban Planning or related discipline recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia.
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- Demonstrated experience in strategic land use planning within Local Government or a comparable planning environment (typically 6+ years).
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- Extensive experience preparing and managing Planning Proposals and Local Environmental Plans.
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- Experience preparing Development Control Plans and strategic planning policies.
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- Experience managing complex planning projects involving multiple stakeholders.
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- Experience preparing reports for Council and Executive.
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- Experience leading community consultation and stakeholder engagement
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- Experience managing consultants and multidisciplinary projects
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- High Level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
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- Excellent written communication skills, including ability to prepare reports
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- Class C driver's licence
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- The right to live and work in Australia
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- WHS General Construction Work in NSW
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- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
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- Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
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- Post graduate studies in Management, Workplace or Law
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- Member of Planning Institute of Australia
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Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993

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The Rewards

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- Great working environment
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- Rostered Day Off
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- Flexible work arrangements
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- Health and Wellbeing Program
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- Training and Development Opportunities
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- Employee Reward and Recognition program
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- Fitness Passport Option
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- Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
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- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
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Applications close Sunday, 23rd August 2026

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Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
n application.

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Applicants who do
n not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

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Please note that the canvassing of Councillorsin relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant fromthis process.

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