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Strategic Planning Coordinator

Mid-Western Regional Council

Date posted: June 27, 2024

Closes: Jul 31, 2024


STRATEGIC PLANNING COORDINATOR

  • Continual Professional Development allowance
  • Rostered Day Off every 4 Weeks
  • Work-Life balance with flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home

Your new job

An exciting opportunity exists for a full-time Strategic Planning Coordinator to join Council. Reporting directly to the Manager of Strategic Planning, the role will support in the delivery of quality strategic planning projects and initiatives, including Local Environmental Plan amendments and a range of strategic land use policies and plans.

Making a real
and tangible contribution to the growth of the region

Competitive
total remuneration package

Generous &
comprehensive leave entitlements

Long Service
leave after five (5) years

Health & Wellbeing
program

Based in the
award winning town of Mudgee, NSW

You

  • Tertiary
    planning qualification or tertiary qualification, at degree level, in an
    affiliated field to planning recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia;
  • Minimum
    five (5) years’ experience in strategic land use planning or similar in Local
    Government;
  • Demonstrated
    ability to communicate and interact at all levels to both internal and external
    stakeholders on technical advice and policy issues relevant to this position;
  • Demonstrated
    knowledge and understanding of the relevant planning legislation, principles
    and practices at the highest level of expertise;
  • Motivation
    to undertake continued professional development to ensure that technical skills
    are up to date;
  • Proven
    ability to perform successful negotiation and conflict resolution to achieve
    satisfactory outcomes;
  • Proven
    ability to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget;
  • Current
    class C driver’s licence.

About
Mid-Western Regional Council:

Located in
the award winning town of Mudgee, we are a team of over 450 people who serve 25000
residents across 9000 square kilometres (that’s 4.5 Greater Sydneys).

We do so much
more that “rates, roads and rubbish” through a diverse range of 70 different
types of businesses and as a leading member of the State’s first and most
advanced Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Find out more at
Working
with us Mid-Western Regional Council (nsw.gov.au)

The Mudgee
Region:

Around 3
hours from Sydney (and Newcastle), the Mudgee Region boasts a dynamic and vibrant community brimming in
lifestyle attractions, culinary delights and investment opportunities. Add to
this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown
food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle.

Find out more
New
Residents Guide Mid-Western Regional Council (nsw.gov.au)
Town Showcase

Living in Mudgee, NSW
| Your Guide to Regional Australia

Have
Questions?
Call us
Sarah Armstrong, Manager Strategic Planning (02) 6378 2863

Kim Stanton, HR Officer (02) 6378 2943

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