Hawkesbury City Council

Town Planner

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Great Team Culture + Full time / 9 Day
  fortnight
• Salary Range negotiable + 12% superannuation
• Fitness Passport + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area
in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban
and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes
for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Town Planning, and based in
Windsor NSW, this position is responsible for processing development and
associated applications which have been submitted to Council under the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, and
related legislation.

About You

You will be motivated and eager to contribute to the growth
of the Hawkesbury community through urban and regional planning. You will
demonstrate a strong commitment to customer excellence and will be adept at
working through problems utilising your excellent interpersonal and stakeholder
engagement skills. Strong written and verbal communication, great time
management. You will positively contribute to the team culture whilst
delivering team and organisational objectives.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a
  related discipline
• Relevant experience in the assessment of
  development applications
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Environment
  Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and associated
  legislation and regulations as they relate to development assessment
• Developed communication skills both verbal and
  written including report writing skills
• Experience with complex and/or contentious
  developments is desirable
• The right to live and work
  in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General Construction
  Work in NSW
• Working with Children
  Check (WWCC)

The Rewards

There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council,
including:

• Great working environment
• Onsite parking
• Rostered Day Off / 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles
  and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and
  their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection
criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Sunday, 24 May 2026

Please allow
4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not
be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation
to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.