Are you a strategic land use planner with contributions planning experience? Join our dynamic team and play a key role in guiding Council decisions about land use to enhance social, economic, environmental, and recreational opportunities for everyone.
- Enjoy working in a team environment
- Work with an organisation that values your contribution
- Work with an organisation that values a positive workplace culture
- Temporary Full time – up to two years
Salary
$107,749 to $120,258 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation and a 9 day fortnight.
Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience
About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Find out more about working at
Hornsby Shire Council
About the role
In your new temporary role you will be involved in exciting strategic land use planning projects within the Hornsby local government area including the opportunity to develop and revise Section 7.11 and Section 7.12 development contribution plans as well as undertaking other strategic land use planning projects such as development control plan amendments and the assessment and preparation of planning proposals.
Position requirements
Applicants should have completed a Town Planning Degree and have sound experience in;
- Land use planning,
- Development contributions planning
- Environmental planning, and
- Local Government legislation
About you
You are an enthusiastic, pro-active, and results oriented person with strategic land use planning experience, good organisational and time-management skills and knowledge of the development contributions planning framework. You have a commitment to good quality customer service and consultation with government authorities, applicants and the public. You can work independently and within a team and can communicate, report and present strategic land use planning issues to Council and the community.
Benefits of working with us
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:
- Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
- Generous leave provisions, including:
- Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
- Parental Leave (up to 24 weeks)
- Health & Wellbeing Leave
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee recognition scheme
- Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
- Social Club
- Long Service Awards
For more information and to apply
Please visit
our website
Applications close 5 February 2026 at 11.30pm
