Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
Salary Range $113K - $135K per annum
9 Day Fortnight
Flexible work arrangements including hybrid/work from home
Leaseback Vehicle + Onsite Parking
Fitness Passport Option
About the Hawkesbury
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.
Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
The role
Reporting to the Coordinator Town Planning and based in Windsor, the purpose of this position is to manage major and complex Development Applications, take a lead role in Land and Workplace Court proceedings, assist with driving business improvement as well as mentoring and coaching the team to ensure high performance and superior customer experience.
About You
This role will suit a planning professional with extensive experience in the NSW Planning system and a passion to effect change in light of the Ministerial Statement of Expectations and planning reforms. You will work amongst a high preforming team of planning professionals where your proactive attitude and the ability to deal with complex matters through proven written and verbal communication skills will augment the team further in its journey of culture and performance . Using your attention to detail, your judgement and initiative with a solution-based approach to all situations,



you will thrive working with the management team on taking on interesting challenges relating to a broad range of planning issues that confront metropolitan and peri-urban areas, whilst being able to think independently and act pragmatically in prioritising complex tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
Essential Criteria
Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or equivalent
Demonstrated extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of complex Development Applications and experience in negotiating directly with applicants to achieve high quality planning outcomes.
Strong analytical and judgment in planning concepts with demonstrated experience in working independently
Demonstrated experience in Land and Environment Court of NSW Practices and Procedures
Highly developed skills in effective communication, report writing skills and oral communication.
Demonstrated experience in business improvement initiatives in the Development Assessment context
Experience in mentoring staff, conflict resolution and negotiation.
The right to live and work in Australia
Class C Drivers Licence
WHS General Construction Work in NSW
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
The Rewards
Great working environment
Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work arrangements
Tertiary Education Assistance
Health and Wellbeing Program
Long Service Leave after 5 years
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
Applications close Sunday, 27th September ****
Applications must be submitted online.
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.
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📌 Executive Assessment Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Hawkesbury City Council
📍 New South Wales