Job Description
Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
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Great Team Culture
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Permanent Full time
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Hybrid Work Arrangement and 9 Day Fortnight
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Fitness Passport + On-Site Parking
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Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area
n in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban
n and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes
n for the community through innovation and best practice.
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Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
n for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
n genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
n diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
n disabilities.
The Role n
Reporting to the Coordinator Town Planning, this position is
n responsible for the assessment of Development Applications and associated
n customer service functions, assists the Local Planning Panel in their
n consideration of Development Applications and provision of expert evidence in
n the Land and Setting Court of NSW.
About You n
You are a motivated and driven planning professional that will
n contribute to the growth of the Hawkesbury community through good planning and
n statutory outcomes. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to customer
n excellence with your interpersonal and negotiation skills and work with the




n community with strong written and verbal communication while handling your
n workload with outstanding time management. You will positively contribute to
n the team culture and help achieve success through positively contributing
n towards business improvements.
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Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a
n related discipline
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Relevant experience in the assessment of
n development applications
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Comprehensive knowledge of the Environment
n Planning & Assessment Act **** and Local Government Act **** and associated
n legislation and regulations as they relate to development assessment
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Experience with complex and/or contentious
n developments is desirable
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The right to live and work
n in Australia
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Class C Drivers Licence
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WHS General Construction
n Work in NSW
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Working with Children
n Check (WWCC)
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Successful
n applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical
n declaration
The Rewards n
There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council,
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Great working environment
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Onsite parking
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Rostered Day Off / 9-day fortnight
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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
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Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles
n and activities
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Employee Assistance Program for employees and
n their family
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