Snowy Valleys Council is a scenic and heritage rich local government area located in the South-West Slopes region of New South Wales.
The LGA spans 8959 km2 with approximately 15,000 residents living in a number of vibrant and unique towns, villages and rural properties.
It is a perfect location for families and those seeking a tree-change to a more relaxed and affordable lifestyle whilst still having access to a wide range of leisure options, shopping, education and employment.
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Town Planner to become part of our team.
This role will be responsible for the assessment, reporting and determination of development applications and associated planning functions.
Snowy Valleys is experiencing a period of sustained development growth and investment.
This unprecedented growth will position you to gain experience in a broad portfolio of projects unseen in local government.
Being the energy powerhouse of New South Wales, you will be involved in projects associated with Snowy Hydro 2.0, Humelink, and sustainable energy generation including wind and solar farms.
You will also have exposure in assisting our strategic partners in developing plans and strategies to shape our future.
While we are ideally seeking a fully qualified and experienced person for this role, we are willing to consider applications from candidates still completing relevant degree or postgraduate study with salary to be established appropriate to the level of study completed and experience.
The role will require you to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, the ability to effectively plan and prioritise work priorities and have high-level verbal and written communication skills allowing you to build relationships, resolve issues and prepare complex reports and correspondence.
You will be a pragmatic professional that can think critically, be influential and be outcomes focused to support the growth of our communities and business investment.
The successful person will have an approach that successfully balances maintaining legislative requirements with facilitating development, promoting regional investment and ensuring responsive decision making.
Full details of the position accountabilities and selection criteria are provided in the position description.
Please address how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the position description.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 70 hours per fortnight.
The salary offered is $110,000 gross per annum .
Salary will be negotiated based on applicants' qualifications, skills and experience.
THE BENEFITS
Fully maintained Council Vehicle for private use under a leaseback arrangement.
11.5% Superannuation Contribution Annual $1000 retention bonus Flexible Work Arrangements – work from home hybrid arrangements available 9-day fortnight 3 Weeks annual sick leave 4 Weeks annual Leave Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Salary packaging options including salary sacrificing and novated leases Relocation assistance Clothing allowance for corporate clothing HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application online via our website with Council.
You will be able to access the position description here and will be asked through the application process to upload a cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and your current resume.
Please submit your application by close of business Monday 27th August 2024 at 5pm.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information about the requirements of the position or the work area, please contact Nick Wilton, Executive Manager Growth and Activation at .
For information relating to the recruitment process please contact our People & Culture team via email .
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process.
If you require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please contact our People and Culture team via email and our team will contact you to discuss how we can support you with your needs.
Council has a non-smoking in the workplace policy and operates a random drug and alcohol testing program.
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