Planner (Land Use)

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment, and a subtropical climate.
Stay, live, and work in our community.

Byron Shire Council has a high-performance, collaborative culture.
We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations.
We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidate's talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in.
Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

We lead with enthusiasm and purpose We are open, honest, and respectful We foster well-being and creativity We achieve our goals and succeed together. We are looking for: Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic Planner (Land Use).
The position plays a key role in delivering a high level of service in the preparation and implementation of strategic and environmental planning policies, plans, and assessments.

Some specific tasks include:

Preparing and implementing Local Growth Management Plans including residential, rural, and employment land strategies, amending Local Environmental Plans, and preparing Development Control Plans, and any associated policies, programs, and plans. Implementing the strategic planning activities of Council and supporting and leading projects that occur from time to time. Liaising and consulting with the public (developers, community groups, etc.)
on strategic planning matters and projects. Providing specialist technical information and advice regarding strategic planning matters to Council departments and other public authorities. The successful candidate will meet the criteria set out in the Position Description below.

Enjoy our Employee Benefits This opportunity offers:

A permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week) Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated post onboarding Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,568.10 to $1,816.88 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience - Council may negotiate beyond this range for experience at a Senior Planner level) Security Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council. Other benefits include:

Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions 11.5% superannuation Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service Education and training support Attractive salary packaging scheme. Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year) Fitness Passport Health and Wellbeing days A Private Lease Vehicle may be negotiated for applicants who possess senior planning experience Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team. Location: This position is based at Mullumbimby; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact: Alex Caras - Land Use Planning Coordinator - Phone number (02) 6626 7097.

Applications close at 10pm (NSW time), Sunday 12 January 2025.
Late applications will not be permitted.

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We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share, or working from different locations.
Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace.
If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.

*Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing.
We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance, and culture.
We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities.
We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

Pre-Employment Screening Process: Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation.
If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel. Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.
Applicable roles are subject to drug and alcohol testing; please note these tests will potentially require the provision of a urine sample, and a positive test will preclude a candidate from employment with Council at that time. Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history.
Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets, and working with children clearance. HOW TO APPLY: You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.

Being mindful of diversity and inclusion we have provided 2 options to apply for the position. Step 1: Fill out our online application form below.
Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 2: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional).
Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

Step 3: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct.
Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received.

Byron Shire Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us.

Yes I agree to the privacy statement * Personal Details * Required field First name * Last name * E-mail * Digits only or add + for international numbers

Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.
) Questions Please tell us about your qualifications in Town Planning or a related discipline and outline your experience in strategic land use planning roles, including your knowledge and experience of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, and related legislation.
* Please tell us how you apply your problem-solving and conflict resolution skills when you are required to interpret and apply planning legislation to prepare specialist technical reports, plans, and policies to Council involving competing interests across a broad range of stakeholders.
* Please tell us about your experience with community consultation and engagement.
* Are you currently working at Byron Shire Council?
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and relationship to the Referee (e.g., Supervisor).
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I have not been convicted by a Court of any criminal offences which could affect my application for this position I understand that any false or misleading information given in this application may render my contract of employment, if I am appointed, liable to termination I declare that to the best of my knowledge the above information and that submitted in accompanying document(s) is correct.
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