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 motivated individual to assist in the planning and management of the natural and man-made environment of the Bega Valley Shire through the provision of high-level strategic land use planning advice based on contemporary best practice strategic land use planning practice and policy. 

As Strategic Land Use Planner, you will research, prepare and evaluate Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans, Local Strategic Planning Statements, Place Plans, and other policy documents to achieve efficient and sustainable development for the Bega Valley Shire both in the short and long term as well as prepare reports, correspondence and other advice relating to Planning Proposals. You will assist with the preparation and articulation of strategic plans and policies which guide the future growth of Bega Valley Shire.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a tertiary qualification in land use planning, urban design or related discipline and has a current NSW Class C drivers licence.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Ability to interpret and apply environmental planning legislation, State Environmental Planning Policies, NSW and local government guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in urban or regional land use planning, architecture, urban design, GIS, economic feasibility analysis, data analysis, policy drafting, landscape biodiversity assessment, agricultural assessment, European or Aboriginal heritage conservation or writing for government publications.
• High level analytical and investigative skills
• Ability to write project briefs, manage consultants and undertake stakeholder consultations.

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $103,365.08 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,790.80 per week base salary
• $196.99 per week superannuation (calculated at 11%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

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

For further information on this position, please contact Sophie Thomson - Strategic Planning Coordinator on 0427 203 882.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 04 July 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.