About us
Penrith City Council's City Planning Department is responsible for coordinating the long term planning for the City. In this role, 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. It is an exciting future for Penrith and we want you to be part of it!
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player to join our team as a Planner on a permanent full-time basis (35 hours per week).
City Planning has an extensive work program including reviewing our Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan and responding to planning reform. This program will lead to amazing opportunities for our City as well as accepting the challenge of balancing the growth, resilience and liveability of our City. You will be part of a planning team that value free exchange of ideas and knowledge, collaboration, quality output and raising each other up and together we are seeking to develop a best practice planning framework for the Penrith community.
We offer a hybrid working environment in this role and work together to balance our individual needs and working preferences with the needs of our colleagues, our customers and Council.
Essential Criteria
- Completed or nearly completed tertiary qualifications in Planning or a related field
- An understanding of the NSW statutory planning framework and other relevant legislation
- Team participation and project coordination skills
- Sound negotiation, communication and customer liaison skills
- Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and to complete projects within designated timeframes
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working in a local government environment in planning or a related field
- Relevant work experience in planning policy formulation
- Current Class C driver licence
Commencing Salary: $90,063.00. p.a, plus 11.5% Superannuation.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council.
For further information about the position, please contact Natalie Stanowski, City Planning Coordinator, on 4732 7403.
Why work with 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
- And much, much more!
How to apply
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 11.55 pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
A recruitment pool / eligibility list (e-list) may be created to fill similar permanent or temporary roles if they arise within the next 12 months.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
