Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

Great Team Culture

Permanent Full time

Hybrid Work Arrangement and 9 Day Fortnight

Fitness Passport + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government areain metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urbanand rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomesfor the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplacefor all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages andgenders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturallydiverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people withdisabilities.

The Role Reporting to the Coordinator Town Planning, this position isresponsible for the assessment of Development Applications and associatedcustomer service functions, assists the Local Planning Panel in theirconsideration of Development Applications and provision of expert evidence inthe Land and Environment Court of NSW.

About You You are a motivated and driven planning qualified that willcontribute to the growth of the Hawkesbury community through good planning andstatutory outcomes.



You will demonstrate a strong commitment to customerexcellence with your interpersonal and negotiation skills and work with thecommunity with strong written and verbal communication while handling yourworkload with outstanding time management. You will positively contribute tothe team culture and help achieve success through positively contributingtowards business improvements.

Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or arelated discipline

Relevant experience in the assessment ofdevelopment applications

Comprehensive knowledge of the EnvironmentPlanning & Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and associatedlegislation and regulations as they relate to development assessment

Experience with complex and/or contentiousdevelopments is desirable

The right to live and workin Australia

Class C Drivers Licence

WHS General ConstructionWork in NSW

Working with ChildrenCheck (WWCC)

Successfulapplicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medicaldeclaration

The Rewards There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council,including:

Great working environment

Onsite parking

Rostered Day Off / 9-day fortnight

Health and Wellbeing Program

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Reward and Recognition program

Fitness Passport

Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, rafflesand activities

Employee Assistance Program for employees andtheir family

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