Job Description

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- Bepassionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
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- Salary Range $113K - $135K per annum
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- 9 Day Fortnight
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- Flexiblework arrangements including hybrid/work from home
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- Leaseback Vehicle + Onsite Parking
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- Fitness Passport Option
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About the Hawkesbury

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Hawkesbury
n City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering
n 2,800 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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Hawkesbury
n City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome
n and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres
n Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the
n LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

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The role

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Reporting to the Coordinator Town Planning and based
n in Windsor, the purpose of this position is to manage major and complex Development Applications, take a lead role in Land and Environment Court proceedings, assist with
n driving business improvement as well as mentoring and coaching the team to ensure high performance and superior customer experience.

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About You

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This role will suit a planning professional with extensive
n 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
n deal with complex matters through proven written and verbal communication
n skills will augment the team further in its journey of culture and performance . Using your attention to detail,



your judgement and initiative
n with a solution-based approach to all situations, you will thrive working with the management team on taking on
n interesting challenges relating to a broad range of planning issues that
n 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.

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- Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or equivalent
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- 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.
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- Robust analytical and judgment in planning concepts with demonstrated experience in working independently
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- Demonstrated experience in Land and Environment Court of NSW Practices and Procedures
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- Highly developed skills in effective communication, report writing skills and oral communication.
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- Demonstrated experience in business improvement initiatives in the Development Assessment context
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- Experience in mentoring staff, conflict resolution and negotiation.
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- The right to live and work in Australia
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- Class C Drivers Licence
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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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The Rewards

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- Great working environment
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- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
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- Flexible work arrangements
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- Health and Wellbeing Program
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- Long Service Leave after 5 years
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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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📌 Executive Assessment Planner (Windsor)
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 Windsor