Strategic Planner
Strategic Planner
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
Weve got an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Planner to roll up their sleeves and make a real impact across our beautiful region. Youll be working on meaningful projects that shape the future of our community all while working alongside a supportive downtoearth role gives you an opportunity to work on a broad range of deliverables which will ensure your days are varied and interesting with a key focus to create a sustainable and thriving community.
To find out more about your next career opportunity:Position Description
Remuneration
$85156 $97929 per annum plus superannuation
The Benefits
- Fulltime 35 hours per week
- Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements option of nineday fortnight or monthly RDO
- 12.5% superannuation
- Lease back vehicle Full private use available
- Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff
- Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Paid Parental Leave
- Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Councils Study Assistance program
- Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
- Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
- Free flu vaccination program
- Free parking onsite
- Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley!
About You
To be considered for this position you must posses a degree qualification in Town Planning or related discipline as well as bringing experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate will have a passion for strategic planning and a desire to make a difference in our community. You will provide effective and efficient service in the preparation and management of planning proposals strategies and Development Control Plans which are comprehensive contemporary relevant and reflective of Councils and community goals. You will also proactively participate in community consultation.
Whats Next
We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume.
Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit ourHow to applypage.
PreEmployment Screening
Please note prior to an offer of employment being made recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other preemployment checks such as references employment history checks working with children checks or a criminal record check.
About Us
At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. Were committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.
We are committed to the value of respect and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally diverse backgrounds the LGBTQIA community veterans and people with disabilities.
We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is tosupport veterans finding suitable sustainable and meaningful employment.
There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements please contactfor a confidential discussion.
Applications Close: Thursday 22 May 2025 at 11.30pm
Who to Contact: Keren Brown Principal Strategic Planner on (02)or.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Guided by staff values of integrity respect teamwork accountability and excellence Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive thriving Council and employer of choice.
Employment Type
Full-Time
