Leeton Shire Council is seeking a qualified and motivated Town Planner to join our Planning, Building & Health team. This position is available on a full-time or part-time basis, offering flexibility for the right candidate.

This position is responsible for:

· The assessment and determination of development applications

· Providing strategic planning advice to Council

· Ensuring compliance with all planning-related reporting requirements

· Administering Council’s Heritage Advisory Services

Essential Qualifications: A Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related discipline with 2-4 relevant experience are required.

Salary and conditions: The position is Grade 12–15 (with a full-time pay range of $77,079.60 to $101,353.19) in Council’s salary system depending on qualifications and experience. The full-time position is 70 hours per fortnight, with a monthly rostered day off. Part-time flexible arrangements available for the right candidate. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Prior to commencement the successful applicant will be required to undergo and successfully pass a Drug and Alcohol screening and Pre-employment Functional Assessment.

Further enquiries regarding the position are to be directed to Francois van der Berg, Manager Planning, Building & Health on phone: 0419 536275 or email: [email protected].

Applications close Sunday 15 June 2025. Applications should address the Selection Criteria found in the Position Description at https://www.leeton.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/Work-With-Us/Jobs/Vacancies and applications should be emailed to [email protected] or be marked CONFIDENTIAL and addressed to the Human Resources Department, Leeton Shire Council, 23-25 Chelmsford Place, LEETON NSW 2705.