Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

Salary Range $92k - $110k per annum

9 Day Fortnight

Fitness Passport Option + 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 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 1979, 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 workplace

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

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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