About the role
Temporary full-time up to March 2027.
Do you want to be part of a diverse planning team contributing to growing Greater Penrith as a Metropolitan Cluster within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis? Penrith is located at the point where Sydney’s east-west connection, Australia’s most significant economic corridor, crosses the north-south growth belt.
We serve a fast-growing population expected to exceed 260,000 (and an economic catchment of more than one million) by 2031. We sit at the foot of the Blue Mountains, alongside the Nepean River, only 11km from the future Western Sydney Airport.
We are looking for an experienced town planner or engineer that is a motivated team player and is enthusiastic about expanding their skills and knowledge in development contributions. We understand that undertaking development contributions is a niche role and, therefore, we are willing to support and upskill you in this area of planning. You will assist in the formulation of new development contributions plans and negotiating voluntary planning agreements, including ongoing monitoring and review of contributions for Penrith, as we continue to grow and meet the needs of our existing and future communities. You will be part of the infrastructure planning that will stem from significant transformative projects such as the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and major transport infrastructure in creating the Western Parkland City.
The position will also contribute to a broad range of planning projects that will provide both amazing opportunities and challenges as we balance the growth, resilience and liveability of our City.
It is an exciting future for Penrith and we want you to be part of it!
Essential criteria
- Tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Project Management, Engineering, or other related discipline
- Demonstrated understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations
- Demonstrated understanding of development contributions plans, voluntary planning agreements and works-in-kind agreements
- Proven ability to establish, coordinate and/or operate with multi-disciplinary teams
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical, project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Current Class C driver licence
Desirable criteria
- Experience in infrastructure planning, engineering issues and/or contract negotiations
- Demonstrated experience in release area planning, major planning proposals and infrastructure provisions
Planner - Contributions salary: $92,765.00 - $107,380.00 per annum, plus 12% Superannuation.
Senior Planner - Contributions salary: $107,058.00 - $123,924.00 per annum, plus 12% Superannuation.
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Natalie Stanowski City Planning Coordinator, on 4732 7403.
About us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much, much more!
The City Planning department is responsible for coordinating long term planning for the City. We deliver a range of programs and services including the development of long term land use planning strategies and policies, city planning, regional planning and place-based planning projects. We work with people in our communities and staff from across the organisation as well as state and federal agencies, businesses, and interest groups.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
