Council has an exciting opportunity to join the Development Servies team as a Senior Town Planner. This role will be responsible for providing planning and development advice and services within legislative requirements
and best practice to achieve a sustainable future for Cabonne. As well as delivering efficient and timely
determination of Development Applications (DA’s) and delivery of Subdivision Certificates and Strategic Town Planning.

This role is a full-time role, based out of the Molong office.

Working for Cabonne Council provides a rewarding opportunity to work for and in a close knit community. The operation does not require shift work or rotational rostering, instead working Monday to Friday, providing flexibility for the perfect work/life balance. The position operates over a 35 hour week with a 9 day fortnight.

An overview of the role purpose is below, for more details on the jobs duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached position description.

Role Purpose

• To
  ensure that all statutory requirements are met and that Council’s interests and
  integrity are protected.

• Assist with the development and implementation of strategies and programs to protect and preserve the heritage of Cabonne.

• Carry out the daily supervision of the Town Planner, supporting and providing technical advice as necessary.

• Preparation of minor amendments to Cabonne Local Environmental Plan.

• Develop strategies to ensure the Cabonne Local Environmental Plan reflects the current community’s needs.

• Enforcement provisions of planning legislation, plans and development management practices.

• Strategic planning necessary to achieve sustainable land management and economic growth.

• Guide decisions on Construction Certificates, Occupation Certificates, Complying Development Certificates and compliance matters, and to proactively be involved in resolving issues in a team environment.

• Issue various planning certificates and negotiate amendments to applications which are deemed necessary to mitigate adverse environmental impacts.

• Provide a high level of customer service, responding promptly to enquiries.

• Ensure customer service requests are followed through and the actions and outcomes are adequately documented with electronic notes within Council’s records system.

• Compliance matters resulting from developments assessed or as required.

• Keep up-to-date records of application progress and report status and utilise Council’s computerised data management system.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Bachelor or Urban and
  Regional Planning, or related field

• Class
  C driver’s licence.

Skills & Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in town
  planning or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years experience performing
  a similar role as a Senior 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

Other details relating to this position:

• This position is graded 12 ($1955.20 - $2105.60 gross per week).
• Access to salary packaging, leaseback vehicle, phone, laptop, fitness passport, Council's Employee Assistance Program, and other benefits.
• Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
• Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Council's recruitment process consists of a range of pre-employment screening activities. This varies depending upon the position, but may include:

• Interviews
• Pre-employment medical, drug and hearing testing, physical demands assessment
• Reference and identity checking
• Checking validity of qualifications