Strategic Land Use Planner

About the position

The Strategic Land Use Planner will work on a range of land use planning tasks in accordance with Council’s Operational Plan, Local Strategic Planning Statement, and priorities set by the Nsw Government, including planning studies, Planning Instrument reviews, Planning Proposals lodged to support new development, and engagement with State Government Agencies.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

About you

• A Bachelor’s Degree Town Planning, Urban Design, or related discipline and relevant industry experience.
• Contemporary industry knowledge and demonstrated experience in the preparation and review of strategic planning studies, local environmental plans and/or development control plans within the Local Government and/or urban development contexts.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a planning related role.
• Contemporary working knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
• Ability and commitment to providing quality customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare reports, communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate agreed outcomes. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team, fostering an environment based on teamwork and collaboration, within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
• Demonstrated developed key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).

We offer

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $90,633 to $101,793 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Flexible work arrangements with access to access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi) 
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Sharon Pope, Director Environment & Planning on 02 6549 3868. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date. 
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications close on 15 November 2024. 

The Welcome Experience

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