Bega Valley Shire Council

Town Planner

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to assist in the planning and management of the natural and built environment of the Bega Valley Shire as well as to assist and advise the Planning Services Coordinator on planning objectives, policies and guidelines, having regard to community expectations and changing physical, social and economic demands.

As a Town Planner, you will process and assess Development Applications and Subdivision Certificate Applications while interpreting and applying relevant environmental planning legislation, policies and plans, including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Environmental Plans and Development Control Plans. You will prepare reports, correspondence and planning advice, consult and liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to the development and implementation of planning studies, strategies and policies that support the sustainable growth of the Bega Valley Shire.

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About You

We are seeking an individual with a degree in Urban and Regional Planning (or an equivalent qualification eligible for Planning Institute of Australia membership), a minimum of five years’ experience assessing a broad range of development applications, strong development assessment expertise, and highly developed verbal and written communication skills.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant environmental planning legislation, including Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and its Regulation 2021; State Environmental Planning Policies; Local Environmental Plans; Development Control Plans, Contribution Plans; circulars and relevant policies.
• Experience and ability in assessing and making recommendations on a wide range of development applications.
• Proficiency in policy formulation and implementation.
• High level analytical and investigative skills including demographic, socio-economic and land use supply and demand.
• Communication skills necessary for stakeholder engagement, negotiation and mediation.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $115,635.52 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,985.50 per week base salary
• $238.26 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• AnnualAwardsalary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Mark Fowler - Planning Services Coordinator on 02 6499 2107 or 0428 283 973.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 13 August 2026.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.