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 strong commitment to customer excellence with your interpersonal and negotiation skills and work with the community with solid 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 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 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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🏢 Hawkesbury City Council
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