Development and Growth Planner - Part-time Fixed Term

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Part-time Fixed Term Development and Growth Planner to join the Planning and Development Team!

• Part-time Fixed Term June 2025 - January 2026
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary range $44.80 - $53.76 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will undertake planning and development assessment functions along with providing input into Council’s strategic landuse planning priorities, acting a proactive member of the Growth and Liveability Directorate,. This also involves providing a professional and customer focused advisory service to both internal and external customers.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Please click HERE to view the full Position Description. 

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Environmental Science or related discipline
• Current Drivers Licence
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in Local Government Town Planning 
• A good understanding, practical knowledge and ability to interpret town planning legislation and practices and associated legislation to interpret their meaning 
• Well developed analytical, investigative, interpretative and problem solving skills
• Highly developed and relevant computer skills
• Ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own time to achieve targets within a set timetable

BENEFITS

• Flexible work arrangements 
• Weekly pay cycle
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation
•  Annual leave entitlements with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
• Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
• Subsidised corporate wardrobe
• Ongoing learning and development
• 15 days sick leave
• Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!

 Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Monday 5 May 2025.

ENQUIRIES

Planning and Development Manager, Mrs Kristy Cosier, or the People & Culture Team on 02 6817 8800

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 questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

All correspondence will be via the email you have provided in your application.

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.