Jobs in Planning

• Opportunity to play a key role in the development of a fast growing rural and regional strategic centre.
• Great work life balance with a 9-day fortnight and leaseback vehicle
• Great organisation culture, committed to delivering outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation

YOUR ROLE

Council is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Development Assessment Officer, with tertiary qualifications in town planning (or a related field), and experience in applying NSW planning legislation. As a key role in the Development Assessment team you will have responsibility to deliver high quality outcomes in the assessment and determination of a variety of applications, mentor staff and represent Council as a planning expert.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

• A 35-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under Council’s Flex First Procedure including access to an individualised hours agreement
• Access to a fully maintained leaseback vehicle as a discretionary benefit
• Access to 2 health and wellbeing leave days for your Christmas break
• Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives
• An annual salary between $96,332.60 – $108,417.40, plus 11% superannuation

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Continuing Professional Development support for accredited professionals
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
• Access to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• Free vaccinations and health checks
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• Staff fitness initiatives
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family

YOUR HOME

Goulburn Mulwaree Council is located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales and is perfectly positioned just two hours from Sydney, an hour from Canberra and just under two hours to the coast – a world rich in heritage, culture, natural beauty and adventure is ready to be explored. Embrace relaxed country living, with city benefits.

The region presents a unique and balanced lifestyle opportunity to enjoy stunning rural landscapes, heritage architecture, contemporary art, modern boutique shopping, relaxed casual dining, affordable housing, excellent schooling options and plenty of fresh air. For more information about living in the region, please visit the Goulburn Australia website.

The contact officer for this position is Stephanie Mowle, Business Manager Planning & Development on (02) 4823 4516.

Applications close Friday, 10 May 2024 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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