Senior Strategic Planner (Employment & Rural Industry)

• Located in the fast growing Wollondilly LGA
• Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $107,399 + 11% Superannuation + Motor Vehicle Leaseback
• Work-life balance with flex-time system, flexible work arrangements and opportunity to Work from Home

Do you have a degree in Town Planning or similar? Are you interested in stepping into a challenging and rewarding senior role in a semi-rural location experiencing considerable growth?  This might just be the opportunity for you. 

About Council
Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

It's an exciting time for Wollondilly with major town centres being planned and built. A rare opportunity has arisen within Council's Sustainable Growth section for a Senior Strategic Planner to join the team. Reporting to the Team Leader Employment & Rural Industries you will collaborate to support the employment and rural land use planning for the Shire. 

This unique role will enable you to contribute to improving local job creation opportunities, support agriculture and rural industries whilst balancing the expected long-term growth of the Shire. 

The successful candidate must demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Degree qualification in Town planning or related discipline.
• Minimum four (4) years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment of land capability having regard to legislation and the ability to develop planning policies, including development control plans, internal procedures, protocols and local environmental plans.
• Ability to efficiently assess, negotiate, problem solve and complete complex planning for proposals and other strategic planning processes.
• Ability to independently provide professional services and advice to internal and external customers, on matters which may be complex and require influence and negotiation.
• Class C drivers licence.

Further Information: Stephen Gardiner, Manager Sustainable Growth on 4677 9624.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday,1 July 2024.

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and let’s make Wollondilly an even better place, together.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity.