Paid Parental Leave
Be passionate.
Be progressive.
Hawkesbury City Council.
Salary Range $92k - $110k per annum
9 Day Fortnight
Fitness Passport Option + In office 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 Strategic Land Use Planner and based in Windsor NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to undertake the development, review, implementation and administration of Council's infrastructure contributions framework and ensuring the development growth contributes fairly and transparently to the provision of infrastructure required to support current and future communities, while maintaining Council's long term financial sustainability.
About You
You have tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in the preparation, review and administration of development contributions plans and infrastructure funding mechanisms.
You will have strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Essential Criteria
Tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning or related discipline (eg: economics, property, infrastructure planning, public policy)




Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in the preparation, review and administration of development contributions plans and infrastructure funding mechanisms
Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi stakeholder projects
Knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act ****, Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation, Local Government Act
Experience negotiating planning agreements or infrastructure funding outcomes with developers and landowners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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
Desirable Criteria
Post graduate qualifications in Town/Urban Planning or relevant field
Full membership of PIA, or Certified Practising Planner status
Experience working in Local Government
Experience specific to Western Sydney and in areas affected by flooding
The Rewards
Great Working Environment
Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
Paid Parental Leave
Great working environment
Flexible work arrangements
Tertiary Education Assistance
Health and Wellbeing Program
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Training and Development Opportunities
Employee Reward and Recognition program
Fitness Passport Option
Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
Applications close Sunday, 1st November ****
Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.
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