Strategic Planners (Land-use Planning)
Location: Tamworth, NSW
Salary may be negotiated based on skills and experience
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Positions available for graduate and experienced planners
- Join a progressive Regional Council with a strong and varied development/building industry
- Join a fun and dynamic team serving the community
COULD THIS BE YOU?
We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about helping to create the future Tamworth region. Come and join us as part of our Future Communities team where we are creating the future places to live, work and play. You will be an integral player in delivering our Blueprint 100, Council’s Strategic Plan for the Tamworth Region.
We are looking for experienced professionals to play a vital role in partnering with fellow teams and our community to develop and deliver quality strategic planning services, as well as meaningful community engagement across the Tamworth Region.
You will be an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about contributing to the region’s liveability by proactively managing landuse to deliver enhanced built environment, natural environment and urban fabric in accordance with Council’s strategic vision (Blueprint 100). You will have a strong understanding of the of theEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and other relevant legislations.
Experience in Planning in Regional NSW will be highly regarded.
The Senior Strategic Planner is responsible for:
- Leading complex projects from concept through to delivery.
- Mentoring and supporting planning staff, providing guidance on project delivery, policy interpretation and professional development within the team.
- Managing projects effectively and efficiently including the preparation and implementation of strategic and statutory plans
- Engaging with the development industry, investors and the community in relation to strategic planning projects/proposals
- Understanding the local government environment and the interface with state and federal governments
- Developing work priorities including responsibility for project timelines, budgets and community consultation strategies
- Financial and budgetary planning experience
The Strategic Planner is responsible for:
- Managing projects effectively and efficiently including the preparation and implementation of strategic and statutory plans
- Engaging with the development industry, investors and the community in relation to strategic planning projects/proposals
- Understanding the local government environment and the interface with state and federal governments
- Developing work priorities including responsibility for project timelines, budgets and community consultation strategies
- Financial and budgetary planning experience
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED
- 4 Year Degree in Planning or related discipline,
- Driver Licence
- Experience in the assessment and determination of planning proposals including complex and controversial strategic matters
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
- Demonstrated skillset in identifying work priorities and applying time management techniques; and
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Recent planning graduates or students are welcome to apply as well as experienced planners.
INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!
Enquiries: For a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact Mitch Gillogly, Team Leader - Strategic Planning, on 6767 5462
Salary range: Grade 16 - 17 - $93, 519.65 - $106,199.05 per annum plus superannuation for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.
Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday, 21st August 2025
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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?
For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle
For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community
For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career
For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!
Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.
The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.
Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.
ABOUT OUR REGION
The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.
Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.
As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.
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