Town Planner - Building and Environmental Health

Our Building and Environmental Health Team is seeking an experienced Town Planner for a 2-year contract. The position is instrumental in the end-to-end management of development applications, including recommending the application for approval/refusal and associated follow up processes. 

About the role:

• process development applications in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
• undertake site inspections and a comprehensive review of applicable records, site history, planning legislation, codes and SEPPs to ensure an accurate determination
• assist with Complying Development pre-lodgments and the non-BCA issues for Complying Development Certificate applications
• provide excellent customer service to our stakeholders, providing advice on environmental planning instruments and policy matters

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $95,331.29 per annum with competency-based increments up to $109,716.05 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• maximum-term 2 years contract
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• degree or post-graduate Town Planning qualifications
• competence and experience in the assessment of development applications within a government framework
• a co-operative approach in a team environment
• excellent communication skills
• the ability to prioritise and handle conflicting deadlines

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 8 November 2024 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Recruitment timeframe: 

Applicants will be advised the status of their application by close of business Friday 15 November.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed Wednesday 20 November 2024

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Degree or Post-Graduate Town Planning qualifications.

2. Eligible for membership of Planning Institute of Australia.

3. Demonstrated high level competence and experience in the assessment of residential development applications whilst employed within a government framework.

4. Demonstrated experience in LEP and DCP preparation.

5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

6. Extensive knowledge of NSW planning legislation and regulation, to ensure that accurate assessments and determinations are made.

7. Demonstrated capacity to deal with sensitive development and planning matters.

8. Exceptional customer service and the ability to clearly explain determinations, the need for additional information and any major planning constraints.

9. Excellent time management and organisational skills to ensure timely assessments.

10. The position incumbent is required to be eligible to hold a current NSW Drivers Licence.

Desirable:

11. Demonstrated experience in mentoring junior staff.

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