About the Opportunity
Cabonne Council has a permanent, full-time opportunity for
an experienced, collaborative and energetic Senior Town Planner.
The purpose of this position it to provide planning and development advice and services within legislative requirements and best practice to achieve a sustainable future for Cabonne. To deliver efficient and timely determination of Development Applications and Subdivision Certificates. As well as providing Strategic Town Planning Delivery
Further information about the role is
contained within the attached Position
Description.
About You
This role is for a skilled professional with strong legislative knowledge, excellent communication and negotiation skills and a proven ability to resolve complex planning issues.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, or related field.
- Class C driver’s licence.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience performing a similar role as a Town Planner.
- Extensive practical experience in development assessment under the Environmental Planning
and Assessment Act including assessment of complex development matters.
- Sound practical understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, and other
relevant legislation and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management and staff at all levels of
the organisation and with external contacts.
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
- Superior ability to resolve complex planning issues with applicants for development and
excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines with possession of excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitments to WHS and EEO principles across all activities
within the organisation.
Remuneration and Benefits
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local
Government (State) Award 2023 and Cabonne Council’s policies and conditions
of employment.
The position is graded 12 in Council's salary system with a gross weekly wage range of $2013.90 to $2168.70 dependant on qualifications and experience.
The role offers the option of a Leaseback vehicle.
Benefits of working at Council include:
At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and future
employees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job.
We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally and
personally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. We
offer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment,
along with a variety of attractive benefits.
Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:
- A
nine-day fortnight
- Dedicated
training and professional development budgets
- Staff
Wellness Program
- Opportunity
to extend leave by taking leave at half pay
- Flexibility
to meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating the
needs of our employees
- Parental
leave for primary and secondary carers
- Fitness
Passport – unlimited use at participating businesses
- Long
service leave available at 5 years’ service
- Salary
packaging options
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position
description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the
position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the
criteria on the online application and provide a copy of your current Resume.
Council will only accept applications submitted online.
Cabonne Council operates a merit-based recruitment
process.
Interview Process
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You
will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. If you have not been selected for interview you will be
advised by email.
Pre-Employment Screening
In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are
then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be
prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of
the selection process:
- A
pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense).
- Reference
checking – an external company will be used to complete reference checks for preferred candidates.
- Undertake
any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role.
- Checking
validity of certificates and qualifications.
- Criminal History Check.
Other important details
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please
contact Council’s Leader Development Services Rhassel Mhasho, on 02 6392 3200.
Cabonne Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing access and diversity in its recruitment process.
Cabonne Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to always keep children safe.
