Executive Planner

Penrith - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player with relevant planning qualifications to take up the position of Executive Planner within the City Planning Department. The position contributes to the effective development co-ordination and management of planning and infrastructure delivery projects that meet Councils Vision and Delivery Program objectives. This position also provides guidance both within and outside Council that reflects Councils aspirations and goals and responds to the issues and challenges which are important to the City.

You will be part of a planning team that value the free exchange of ideas and knowledge collaboration quality output and raising each other up.

Essential criteria

Tertiary qualification in urban / town planning or a related discipline
Demonstrated extensive experience in the formulation and implementation of strategic and land- use planning policy
Proven experience in effectively leading multi-disciplinary project teams responsible for examining complex and diverse planning issues
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated experience stakeholder and community engagement including the fostering and maintaining of relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
Strong analytical project management and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks meet deadlines and achieve targets
Current Class C drivers licence

Desirable criteria

Previous experience in a local government environment
Post graduate qualifications in urban planning / town planning or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in the preparation of contributions plans and negotiation of voluntary planning agreements

Commencing salary: $116235.00 per annum plus 12% Superannuation.

Access to a Leaseback Vehicle or Motor Vehicle Allowance is available with this position; however it is not a condition of employment.

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.

How to Apply

Visit to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City 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 theselection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initialapplication. 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 Brooke Parsons City Planning Coordinator on.

About us

At Penrith City Council were 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 were 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.

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About the roleWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player with relevant planning qualifications to take up the position of Executive Planner within the City Planning Department. The position contributes to the effective development co-ordination and management of planning and infras...