• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $82,529 - $113,318 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 35 hours per week with the option of flexitime / Monday to Friday
• Nowra Administration Building
• Closure date: Monday 18 August 2025 (at midnight)
  

About the Role
Join the Strategic Planning Team and build on your experience and interest in planning to successfully undertake a range of strategic planning functions.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 35 hours a week, from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, at the Nowra Administration Building, 36 Bridge Road, Nowra.

You will help manage proponent-initiated Planning Proposals (PPs) and support and contribute to the Strategic Planning Team's broader work in developing and implementing strategies and conducting research for land use planning projects. Reporting directly to the Coordinator - Special Projects Team, the main focus of the role is to:

• Assist with the management of proponent-initiated planning proposals in accordance with Council's Guidelines
• Ensure effective and efficient execution of these projects.
• Formulate and prepare strategic planning documents including: structure plans, settlement strategies, environmental studies, planning proposals, local environmental plans, development control plans, contribution plans, urban design plans and other policy documents.
• Liaise with other Groups of Council requiring planning advice and in the preparation of policy documents.
• Review and prepare submissions to government agency initiatives, policies or legislation.
• On occasion, attend relevant technical or community based committees, with supervisor and / or other senior staff members.
• Assist the public and other stakeholders with strategic planning enquiries.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

This is a grade range position. Progression from a Grade 9 to a Grade 11 Strategic Planning position is subject to competencies being met and increased responsibilities and complexity of tasks being undertaken or managed.

Grade 9 - $82,529 - $96,073 gross p.a. plus 12% super

Grade 10 - $91,148 - $104,698 gross p.a. plus 12% super

Grade11 - $99,775 - $113,318 gross p.a. plus 12% super

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Completion, or near completion, of recognised tertiary qualifications in a field such as urban and regional or town planning (or related tertiary qualifications), providing eligibility for corporate membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant environmental planning legislation and ability to interpret legislation such as the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative individual with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service values. Essential skills include effective time management, prioritisation, and the ability to analyse and prepare planning documents. An understanding of the local government environment and basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is desirable.

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and responding to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. Please provide your experience and qualifications relevant to this role.
2. Please outline your experience working with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and associated legislation and policy documents.
3. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value while working on a relevant planning project.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

If you require assistance submitting your application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Applications Close: Monday 18 August 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Eric Hollinger - Coordinator - Special Projects Team - 02 4429 3320

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace