Town Planner or Senior Town Planner - Special Projects X2

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Castle Hill, New South Wales (NSW) The Hills Shire Council

Job Ref:  4865867
Employer:  The Hills Shire Council
Job Type:  Permanent Full Time
City:  Castle Hill
18/09/2019 00:00



TOWN PLANNER OR SENIOR TOWN PLANNER - SPECIAL PROJECTS X2



Rewarding Career Opportunity at The Hills Shire Council


About the role:

There is an opportunity for two Town Planners or Senior Town Planners within The Hills Shire Council's Development and Compliance Group


Duties include:

  • The assessment of a broad range of Development Applications and assisting with pre-lodgement meetings
  • You will also prepare assessment reports for determination under delegated authority or by Council's Development Assessment Unit, the Local Planning or Regional Planning Panel in accordance with legislative requirements
  • Attending to customer enquiries, assisting the Team Co-ordinator with the day to day running of the team and mentoring staff* [*Senior Planner]


About you:

To be considered for this role you will be a qualified Town Planner and will possess:

  • Degree in Town Planning/Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related disciple
  • [Senior] Two years or more experience in Town Planning and dealing with internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of town planning principals
  • Sound knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and other related legislation
  • [Senior] Two years or more demonstrated knowledge of Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, Local Government Town Planning and other related legislation
  • [Senior] Proficient report writing and documentation skills
  • Competent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines, work with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to achieve accurate and precise work with minimal supervision
  • Current Class C Motor Vehicle Drivers Licence


Working with us:

THSC employees enjoy: Performance Bonuses, Learning & Development Opportunities, Active Social Club, Modern Office Location, Rostered Days Off and Variable Leave, Proactive Wellbeing Initiatives, Onsite Café and Working for the Community


Position details:

  • Permanent Full Time x2, Position Numbers S0915 & S0870,
  • Salary, Town Planner: From $75K + Super + Other Benefits
  • Salary, Senior: From $90K + Super + Car Allowance OR Leaseback Vehicle + Other Benefits


Next steps:

Please review the Role Statement and Job Demands available on Council's Careers Page and submit your application online by 5pm on Friday 27 September 2019.


Employment will be subject to clearance on the following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Drug and Alcohol Screening and Medical Check, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check.


The Hills Shire Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.


We're seeking individuals who embrace our values and can work collaboratively to deliver quality customer services and infrastructure to The Hills Shire community.

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