Be passionate.
Be progressive.
Hawkesbury City Council.
Great Team Culture
Permanent Full time
Hybrid Work Arrangement and 9 Day Fortnight
Salary Range negotiable + 12% superannuation
Fitness Passport + On-Site Parking
Hawkesbury 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 Role
Reporting 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 You
You 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 robust 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.
Essential Criteria
Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a related discipline
Relevant experience in the assessment of development applications
Comprehensive knowledge of the Environment Planning & Assessment Act **** and Local Government Act **** and associated legislation and regulations as they relate to development assessment
Developed communication skills both verbal and written including report writing skills
Experience with complex and/or contentious developments is desirable
The right to live and work in Australia
Class C Drivers Licence
WHS General Construction Work in NSW
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
The Rewards
There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
Great working environment
Onsite parking
Rostered Day Off / 9-day fortnight
Flexible work arrangements
Health and Wellbeing Program
Training and Development Opportunities
Employee Reward and Recognition program
Fitness Passport
Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
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📌 Town Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Hawkesbury City Council
📍 New South Wales