Senior Strategic Planner - Growth

• Picton location
• Permanent Full-Time position
• Attractive salary based on skills & experience + 10% Superannuation
• Participation in Council’s Flex-time system
• Option of a Leaseback Vehicle or Motor Vehicle Allowance of $8,500 P.A
• Generous and regular flexible working arrangements

We currently have an exciting vacancy in our Growth Team for a Senior Strategic Planner to join us in making the Wollondilly Shire an even better place, together.

About Council:

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km² of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

As a Senior Strategic Planner, you will be provided with the opportunity to be part of supportive and friendly team environment where, you will be provided with the opportunity to provide and develop your experience in a broad range of new and exciting opportunities. This includes communicating and promoting relevant planning policies, facilitation of environmental outcomes, and supporting the economic and housing growth of Wollondilly in growth centres including both Greater Macarthur/Appin and Wilton New Town.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

As a Senior Strategic Planner with Council, your day will consist of, but not be limited to:

• Communicate and promote Council’s policies to the community, staff, industry, and other agencies, researching, mediating, and preparing options to a range of stakeholders that clearly respond to any issues as they arise.
• Advocate for positive outcomes in growth areas and other Shire wide planning matters which include assessment and response to State-led projects

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their competency in the following essential experience and qualifications:

• Degree qualifications in Town Planning or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience in the following areas:Class C Drivers Licence.
  • Assessment of land capability having regard to legislation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the legislative process applicable to Local Government as they relate to strategic land use planning.
  • Ability to complete and manage long term complex planning projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in written and oral forms, including the preparation of written studies, plans and strategies to a high degree of accuracy

Further Information: Edith Barnes, Executive Planner – Growth Areas on 4677 9780 or email on edith.barnes@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: 5:00pm Friday, 10 June 2022.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. Preferred applicants may also be required to undertake a Police Background check, Credential Check and Bankruptcy Check.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2020 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity