A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.
Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a proactive individual to assist in the planning and management of the natural and built environment of the Bega Valley Shire, including assessment of planning and development proposals, and providing specialist planning advisory services to a range of development stakeholders and the community.
As a Graduate Town Planner, you will assist in the preparation of reports, correspondence and other advice relating to development matters, as well as interpret and administer Council's Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans and Contribution Plans, circulars and procedures. You will investigate complaints relating to land use and assist the Planning Coordinator and Senior Town Planner in the preparation of evidence, court documents, as required.
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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a degree level qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (or equivalent) or nearing completion of degree, and has 2 years recent related work experience (indicative).
You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated broad understanding of planning principles and development assessment methodologies.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant environmental planning legislation, including: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, State Environmental Planning Policies, Local Environmental Plans, circulars and relevant policies.
• Experience and ability in assessment and making recommendations on a range of development applications.
• High level analytical and investigative skills including demographic, socio-economic and land use supply and demand.

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 35 hours per week.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $92,286.77 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,591.70 per week base salary
• $183.05 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (Smart Salary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, Life Works App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Mark Fowler - Planning Services Coordinator on 02 6499 2107.
Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 11 September 2024.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.