Town Planner

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Town Planner, based at Council's Administrative Centre. The Senior Town Planner shall be responsible to the Manager Development Services for the day to day coordination, direction and operation of Council's development and strategic planning functions.

Enjoy the benefits of working for Local government!

• Competitive Salary and Generous Leave Entitlements, including Long Service Leave after only 5 years service!
• Private use of a Council motor vehicle, Mobile Phone and Professional Industry Association Membership.

For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Senior Town Planner position please click here to access the Position Profile.

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, or equivalent qualification of related qualification in building or development field;
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence or equivalent;
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card');

Skills and Experience

• Experience resolving complex development matters involving a number of competing priorities and stakeholders;
• Demonstrated high level of ability to prepare and present reports and submissions of a complex and substantial nature and to formulate recommendations;
• Highly developed communication skills and demonstrated capacity to liaise, consult, negotiate with and advise a range of stakeholders on development related matters;
• Demonstrated skills and ability to undertake the process of researching, planning, organising and reporting within the specified time frames and with limited supervision;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations and the Environment Planning and Assessment Act and related Regulations applicable to the management and development of land within the Inverell Shire, and the ability to quickly gain a working knowledge of Inverell Shire Council's LEP and policies;
• Knowledge of computer systems including familiarity with work processing, Excel and the internet; and
• Minimum 3 years experience in Planning and Development.

Desirable Criteria:

Skills and Experience

• Experience supervising and leading other staff; and
• Experience in presenting development related matter to an elected Council.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023.  The classification for the position will be up to Professional/ Specialist Band 3, Level 3, Grade 18. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,880.91 to $2,025.44 gross per week. Private use of a Council maintained motor vehicle may be negotiated as part of the total remuneration package.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Manager Development Services, Anthony Alliston on (02) 6728 8200.

Applications may be submitted online.  Please go to the Council Employment Section at www.inverell.nsw.gov.au.  Please ensure that you have addressed the selection criteria as listed.  Applications are to be addressed to the General Manager.

Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.