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Hawkesbury City Council.Great Team CulturePermanent Full timeHybrid Work Arrangement and 9 Day FortnightFitness Passport + In office ParkingHawkesbury 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 RoleReporting to the Coordinator Town Planning, this position is responsible for the assessment of Development Applications and associated customer service functions, assists the Local Planning Panel in their consideration of Development Applications and provision of expert evidence in the Land and Environment Court of NSW.About YouYou are a motivated and driven planning professional that will contribute to the growth of the Hawkesbury community through good planning and statutory outcomes.




You will demonstrate a strong commitment to customer excellence with your interpersonal and negotiation skills and work with the community with strong written and verbal communication while handling your workload with outstanding time management.
You will positively contribute to the team culture and help achieve success through positively contributing towards business improvements.Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a related disciplineRelevant experience in the assessment of development applicationsComprehensive knowledge of the Environment Planning & Assessment Act **** and Local Government Act **** and associated legislation and regulations as they relate to development assessmentDeveloped communication skills both verbal and written including report writing skillsExperience with complex and/or contentious developments is desirableThe right to live and work in AustraliaClass C Drivers LicenceWHS General Construction Work in NSWWorking with Children Check (WWCC)Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declarationThe RewardsThere are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:Great working environmentOnsite parkingRostered Day Off / 9-day fortnightHealth and Wellbeing ProgramTraining and Development OpportunitiesEmployee Reward and Recognition programFitness PassportSocial Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activitiesEmployee Assistance Program for employees and their family
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📌 Town Planner (Sydney)
🏢 Hawkesbury City Council
📍 Sydney