About the Opportunity

Parkes Shire Council is looking for a Land Use Planning Specialist to join our Planning and Certification team in Parkes, NSW. 

As a Land Use Planning Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community. Your expertise will guide land use planning decisions, ensuring responsible development and environmental assessments.  

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Timely and accurate assessments, advice and documentation.
• Building and maintaining strong internal and reporting procedures.
• Processing of development applications and certificates.
• Delivery of Council's environmental planning responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Program.
• Continuous improvement of operational processes. 
• Other duties as required by Parkes Shire Council

More information about the role can be found with the Land Use Planning Specialist Position Description.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, coupled with ongoing professional development to support contemporary knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience in the assessment of complex development applications, strategic planning projects and successfully developing a team.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• National Police History Check.
• Current driver's licence.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Knowledge of the role, functions and responsibilities of Local Government.
• Local Government experience in a management role.
• Experience in development matters determined in the NSW Land and Environment Court.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about community contribution, possesses a sharp safety awareness, and can take initiative when needed. As a versatile team player, you excel in communication and are dedicated to upholding safety and quality standards. Your adaptability allows you to thrive in a dynamic environment, making you a valuable addition to our team. 

This role is perfect for a proactive and diligent individual eager to support the essential services that maintain our community's infrastructure. We value integrity, respect and collaboration, and we're seeking someone who embodies these principles. 

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment. 

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 17 of Council's salary structure and offers a salary circa $98,000 to $113,000 ($53 to $62 per hour) (starting salary depends on skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.

Benefits of working at Council include:

• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
• Three weeks of Sick/Carers Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave (6.5 weeks) after five years
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance includes 40% reimbursement of removalist costs upon commencement and a further 40% reimbursement after 18 months of service. 
• And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

About Parkes Shire Council

Parkes Shire Council is a progressive and innovative organisation that embraces new ideas and has adopted a philosophy of continuous improvement. Council is committed to delivering progress and value to our community through living our corporate values of Integrity, Safety, Caring & Respect, Teamwork, Community Focused, and Innovation.

Council has been acknowledged for Excellence in Local Government as the winner of the prestigious AR Bluett Memorial Award in 2016 which recognises the most progressive rural council in the state, based on all council operations and services.

Council values our position as a progressive, cohesive and well-respected employer of choice.  We are proud of our corporate values which guide the work we do, the choices we make and how we interact with each other and the community. For our employees, we provide career development and succession planning opportunities across a large range of trades and professions.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/Home

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve. 

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!