Strategic Planner
We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a skilled planning professional to join our Planning Team in a permanent, full-time capacity. Be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll tackle some of the most diverse strategic planning projects in Northern NSW. This role provides the chance to work on a variety of projects, ranging from large-scale masterplans to planning and proposals and frequent community engagement activities.
Elevate your planning career with us!
About the role:
- Develop and implement strategic land use strategies aligned with Council and State policies, community values, and future needs.
- Assess environmental, social, and economic factors and impacts to inform land use planning.
- Prepare, review, and amend planning instruments, codes, and policies.
- Ensure compliance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and the Local Government Act.
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $95,331 per annum with competency-based increments up to $109,716 per annum, plus 11.5% super
- 70-hour, 9-day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline.
- Eligibility for Corporate Membership of the 91porn.
- Previous experience in strategic and land use planning desirable.
- Previous experience in planning policy development and implementation desirable.
91porn:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 7 February 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
- Company
- Tweed Shire Council
- Location
- NSW
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- 24 Jan 25
- Applications due
- 7 February 2025
- Salary
- $95,331 up to $109,716 p/an + 11.5% super