Are you a Strategist in Planning, Development and the environment looking for an exciting challenge and opportunity in regional NSW?
Walcha Council are prepared to put together an attractive package for you.
The Position
This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining an effective and contemporary framework of strategic and statutory plans and policy as well as to provide specialist planning functions of the directorate and Council. The role will be responsible for leading the service delivery of strategic planning, development and environmental compliance meeting Council’s objectives.
For more information, please see the Position Description when you apply.
About You
You will be the driver of Walcha’s land use strategies and oversee all development and approval functions, working closely with our Infrastructure and Development Department.
Ensuring compliance with State & Federal development legislation and policies, and Council’s future vision, your performance in the role, including community and government engagement, preparation of plans and reports, strategic and operational advice and management and development of Council's planning, compliance and development functions will create and set a benchmark for smaller towns across NSW.
With a population of 3200 and covering an area of 6400 square KMs, you will face challenges consistent with other regional centers, but you will relish the chance to overcome them and continue to provide quality of services to our community that are second to none. With the region also undergoing a dramatic transition to be part of Australia’s renewable energy future, Council are keen to invest in a quality applicant who can help Council, and the community, to navigate this change.
What we Offer
This is a permanent full-time position (35 hours per week) with a negotiable starting wage based on the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
To assist you Council is prepared to put together an attractive package which may include housing, vehicle, mobile, negotiable renumeration, flexible working arrangements and other benefits.
The base wage is in the range $120,000 to $140,000 depending on the applicant, plus Superannuation etc.
You will be working as a valued member within a friendly, supportive and encouraging environment, and your responsibilities and actions will reflect Walcha Council’s core values of teamwork, respect, customer first focus and willingness to carry out assigned tasks.
About Walcha Council
Small Council, Big Opportunity
Walcha Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. We are a Smoke Free workplace. Council aims to foster and encourage you in your career to allow for progression as your skills increase. For further information about Walcha Council please visit our website
https://www.walcha.nsw.gov.au/
For More Information
Please contact Council’s Manager People & Performance – Mike Lockie on 02 6774 2500
To Apply please visit our Position Vacant Page
Applications for this position close 8 December 2025