Town Planner

About Us:

We are a progressive proactive and dynamic organisation and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360 dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired connected Macleay Valley.

Your new role:

Are you passionate about shaping the future of our community Have a keen eye for detail and a vision for sustainable development Seeking to work with a team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for community development Join us in shaping a vibrant thriving future for Kempsey Shire!

Reporting to the Development Services Manager the Town Planner will work collaboratively to plan and implement initiatives that enhance the quality of life for all residents.

Key accountabilities include:

• Assess and process development applications ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and community objectives.
• Undertake inspections audits prepare correspondence and reports relating to matters of compliance of Development Consents.
• Provide technical expertise and advice in the assessment of development proposals and related development matters both to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for council meetings and public consultations.
• Promote high levels of Customer Service through providing easily accessible timely and user-friendly development related information to the community and other stakeholders via the Duty Planning service and other relevant pathways.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Town Planning (or related discipline).
• Recent demonstrated experience with assessment of Development Applications and undertaking matters of development compliance preferably within a local government context.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation regulations and guidelines.
• Proven ability to understand and assess complex technical issues and compose clear concise reports that provide recommendations based on the assessment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Enthusiastic approach to your work you plan with purpose and are driven to make a positive difference.

We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role wed love to learn more about you! Penultimate year and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:

As the successful candidate youll enjoy:

• A permanent full-time position 35 hour work week.
• Monthly RDOs.
• Weekly salaryof $1776.69 to $1999.68 (plus superannuation).
• Generous leave entitlements including access to Long Service Leave after five years.
• A working environment focused on wellbeing including flexible work arrangements rostered days off EAP access social club and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• A supportive collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested

Please apply via Councils website Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience abilities knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday 12 November 2025

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions Please contact Marnie Jeffrey - Development Services Manager for a confidential discussion on Ph:.

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Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a addition Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.