About Us Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community.
Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.
We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.
About this Position: This is a permanent role forming part of our Strategic Planning team and you'll be working on shaping and implementing exciting programs, strategies and initiatives that contribute towards achieving Council's strategic planning objectives that support economic, social and environmental development within the our Local Government Area (LGA).The role is a permanent full time role with excellent flexibility, primarily based at our Corporate Centre in Goonellabah.
What We can offer you: Attractive salary plus superannuation Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
Training and development opportunities.
What we trust you to deliver: Develop and implement programs, strategies and initiatives that contribute towards achieving the Council's Strategic Plan Delivery of the Council's strategic planning framework as well as a broad range of strategic and corporate projects, documents and policies Provide expert and professional advice to Council and members of the public on land use planning, and other relevant strategic planning matters Apply expert knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and other related legislation to the assessment of planning proposals What you'll need to be successful: Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline Sound knowledge of planning principles and project management in a local government context Demonstrated project management skills Expert knowledge of strategic planning functions and good working knowledge of development control and assessment in relation to policy preparation Demonstrated experience in practical application of statutory requirements of various Acts, Regulations and guidelines relevant to the position We list items to give you an opportunity to show us your potential and how you can transform with us.
Please use your resume and responses in your application to demonstrate to us that you can deliver the aspects of the role and that you have what is needed to thrive.
Full position description: Click here Permanent Position: 70 hours a fortnight Salary: Attractive salary available for the right candidate Closing date: 05 January 2025 at 5pm Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Jamie Van Iersel, Strategic Planning Coordinator, on 02 6625 0407.
Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.
Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working.
We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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