Planner - Contributions
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Job no: 494845
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Penrith
Categories: Planning
Salary: $90,063.00. p.a, plus 11.5% Superannuation
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player to take up the position of Planner- Contributions within the City Planning Department. The position will assist in the formation of new development contributions plans, negotiating voluntary planning agreements and their ongoing monitoring and review, to ensure we continue to grow and meet the needs of our existing and future communities in respect to infrastructure planning and delivery.
The position will contribution to a broad range of planning projects that will provide both amazing opportunities and challenges as we balance growth, resilience and liveability in our city.
Essential
- A tertiary qualification (or nearing completion) in Planning or relevant field
- An understanding of the NSW statutory planning framework and other relevant legislation
- An interest in Development Contributions planning and a willingness to learn
- Team participation and project coordination skills
- Sound negotiation, communication and customer liaison skills
- Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and complete projects within designated timeframes
Desirable
- Experience working in a local government environment in planning or a related field
- Relevant work experience in planning policy formulation or contributions planning
- Current Class C driver license
Commencing salary: $90,063.00 per annum, plus 11.5% Superannuation.
How to Apply
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
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.
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