Town Planners

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have two (2) opportunities for goal-driven individuals to assist in the planning and management of the natural and built environment of the Bega Valley Shire as well as to support and advise the Planning Services Coordinator on planning objectives, policies and guidelines. This will be in regard to community expectations and changing physical, social and economic demands. 

As a Town Planner, you will process and assess Development Applications, as well as research, prepare and evaluate (as appropriate) Environmental Studies, Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans.  You will interpret and apply relevant environmental planning legislation including Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and its Regulation, State Environmental Planning Policies, Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plan, Section 7.11/7.12 Contributions, circulars and relevant policies.

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About You

We are seeking individuals who hold a degree-level qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (or qualification that would qualify the occupant for planning membership with the Planning Institute of Australia) and have 3 – 5 years recent related work experience (indicative).

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant environmental planning legislation, including Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and its Regulation 2021; State Environmental Planning Policies; Local Environmental Plans; Development Control Plans, Contribution Plans; circulars and relevant policies.
• Experience and ability in assessing and making recommendations on a wide range of development applications.
• Proficiency in policy formulation and implementation.
• High level analytical and investigative skills including demographic, socio-economic and land use supply and demand.

Benefits

These are permanent, full time positions working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $107,465.93 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,853.50 per week base salary
• $213.15 super per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

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

For further information on this position, please contact Mark Fowler - Planning Services Coordinator on 02 6499 2107.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 07 May 2025.

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.