Coordinator Strategy and Planning

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a permanent full time role to manage the day to day operations of the Strategic Planning team and based at the Moruya Administration Office. You will ensure policy and project outputs meet Council’s vision, Management Plan and Delivery Program objective for Strategic Planning. Your main duties will include:

• Lead and motivate staff to deliver quality outcomes with duties and responsibilities carried out as appropriate.
• Undertake, coordinate and manage the preparation of Local Environment Plans, Development Control Plans and policy projects.
• Report to Council, Committees and other public forums as required. 
• Facilitate consultation with stakeholders regarding strategies, plans and policy project tasks.
• Participate in user matrix groups or other forums to ensure that Council’s strategic goals and directions are accurately presented.

About you

You will be an experienced professional who can contribute strong organisational support and excellent time management skills to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Strategic Planning team. You will be a high achiever and demonstrate the following:

• Appropriate qualification in planning. Alternate relevant qualifications may be acceptable depending upon the range of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the development, coordination and implementation of strategic planning or policy planning programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, participate in, and foster a positive team environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal skills with familiarity with relevant computer technology.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $122,261.63 to $134,306.70 gross per annum consisting of:

• $109,651.69 to $120,454.44 base salary
• $12,609.94 to $13,852.26 superannuation (at 11.5%)

A fully maintained Council leaseback vehicle (including full private usage) is available with this position.

A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check is required for appointment to this position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Vivian Straw on 02 4474 1324.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Sunday 13 April 2025.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.