Development Planner

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• temporary full time -70 hours per fortnight (Part time arrangements will be considered)
• the package: $84,515 - $100,786 plus superannuation, per annum
• location - Grafton or Maclean (to be negotiated)
• flexible working arrangements 
• enjoy the benefits of flex time 

About the role

Do you want a town planning role where you can make a real difference on the ground? We are seeking an experienced development planner to deliver best-practice outcomes for our community, the environment and the development industry. Our Development Services section has a unique opportunity for a highly motivated town planner to join our team in a temporary full-time capacity for 12 months from September 2024. We are also happy to consider part-time arrangements. With experience in development assessment and delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers, you will provide professional advice across development applications, planning compliance and have opportunities to contribute to planning reforms. The successful applicant will preferably have experience under the New South Wales planning framework, be outcomes-focused and contribute to the creation of well-designed, sustainable and connected communities.

Download the position description here.

Contact

Murray Lane, Manager Development and Land Use Planning on (02) 6643 0287

Closing date

Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information 

This position is located at Council's Grafton or Maclean Office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.