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Hawkesbury City Council.Salary Range $113K - $135K per annum9 Day FortnightFlexiblework arrangements including hybrid/work from homeLeaseback Vehicle + OnsiteParkingFitness Passport OptionAbout the HawkesburyHawkesburyCity Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities.
We are committed to working together todeliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.HawkesburyCity Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people.
We welcomeand encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, theLGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.The roleReporting to the Coordinator Town Planning and basedin 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 withdriving business improvement as well as mentoring and coaching the team to ensure high performance and superior customer experience.About YouThis role will suit a planning professional with extensiveexperience 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 todeal with complex matters through proven written and verbal communicationskills will augment the team further in its journey of culture and performance .
Using your attention to detail,



your judgement and initiativewith a solution-based approach to all situations, you will thrive working with the management team on taking oninteresting challenges relating to a broad range of planning issues thatconfront metropolitan and peri-urban areas, whilst being able to think independently and act pragmatically in prioritising complex tasks in a timely and accurate manner.Tertiaryqualifications in UrbanPlanning or equivalentDemonstratedextensive experience in dealing with a wide range of complex Development Applicationsand experience in negotiating directly with applicants to achieve high qualityplanning outcomes.Robust analytical and judgment in planningconcepts with demonstrated experience in working independentlyDemonstratedexperience in Land and EnvironmentCourt of NSW Practices andProceduresHighly developed skills in effectivecommunication, report writing skills and oral communication.Demonstrated experience in businessimprovement initiatives in the Development Assessment contextExperience in mentoring staff, conflictresolution and negotiation.The right to live and work in AustraliaClass C Drivers LicenceWHS General Construction Work in NSWWorking with Children Check (WWCC)Successful applicants will be required toundergo background (police) checks and medical declarationThe RewardsGreatworking environmentFortnightlyRostered Day OffFlexiblework arrangementsHealthand Wellbeing ProgramLongService Leave after 5 yearsTrainingand Development OpportunitiesEmployeeReward and Recognition programFitnessPassport OptionSocialClub - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activitiesEmployeeAssistance Program for employees and their family
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