Job Description
Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.
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Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.
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ABOUT US
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Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.
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Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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Position
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We are seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced planning professional to join Council's Development Services team.
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This Town Planner role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of the Ballina Shire, shaping positive growth and contributing to well-planned, sustainable development across the community.
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You will support the delivery of high-quality development assessment and compliance services, providing advice and support to contribute to high-quality development outcomes across our shire.
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The position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a high growth coastal regional council with a wide variety of interesting development projects including a number of large greenfield residential subdivisions, commercial, mixed use and industrial developments and tourist and visitor accommodation projects. This is a great opportunity for a driven professional to contribute to positive planning outcomes that reflect community needs and values.
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Council will consider both full time and part time (minimum 3 days/week) working arrangements, and will discuss further with the preferred candidates and interview stage.




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To be successful you will bring
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Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
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Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
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Demonstrated professional experience in development assessment and statutory planning.
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Local Government Act.
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
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Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with a focus on delivering quality customer service within set timeframes.
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Demonstrated good communication skills, both oral and written, including conflict resolution skills and the ability to prepare complex technical reports and submissions.
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The rewards
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Joining Ballina Shire Council means more than just a job—it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a real difference in your community. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance, including:
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A full time annual salary range of $97,200 to $111,600 (plus 12% superannuation), dependent upon experience, skills and qualifications.
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Adaptable work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement for full time staff (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
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Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
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Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
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Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
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Applications close
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*****pm on Wednesday 14 October ****
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Specific enquiries
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Andrew Smith | Manager Development Services | ************

📌 Town Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Ballina Shire Council
📍 New South Wales