Lead sustainable growth and shape the future of Shellharbour!

Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking Growth Planner who can deliver strategic and statutory planning services with a focus on development contributions.

In this role, you will take charge of designing, implementing, and refining infrastructure programs, ensuring responsible growth aligned with the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and industry best practice.

Reporting to the Growth Planning Manager within the Strategic Planning & Environment Team, in this forward-facing role, you will collaborate with Councillors, the community, and internal teams to plan for Shellharbour’s future needs.

Collaborating with others, effective communication, and contributing to innovation are key to the success in this role.

To be successful in the position

• A degree in Town Planning or equivalent with In-depth knowledge of the NSW Environmental Planning & Assessment Act.
• Proven experience in preparing and providing advice on Development Contribution plans.
• Strong ability to manage consultants and multidisciplinary teams & project management skills to deliver complex planning initiatives.
• High level interpersonal, facilitation and negotiation skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

About us:

Shellharbour City Council is a dynamic local government organisation serving a thriving coastal community of over 82,000 residents. Located just 1.5 hours south of Sydney, our region offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture and professional opportunity.

We are proud to be more than just a workplace; we are a community. We are a unique council with 435 permanent employees; delivering essential services and exciting initiatives across a diverse portfolio that includes:

• A Regional Airport serving our community with domestic flights
• A picturesque Marina that attracts tourism and boating enthusiasts and offers waterfront cafes and shops and;
• A championship Golf Course that attracts major tournaments and golfers across the region alike
• Five Libraries and a Local Museum celebrating our rich heritage
• A modern Sports Stadium offering a multi-use venue for sport
• A modern Service Depot, our operations hub where outdoor crew help maintain and beautify our local area.

Shellharbour is a place where you can grow your career and have a real impact. Whether you're supporting community programs, maintaining vital infrastructure or helping shape the future of our city, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion and excellence.

Join us and discover a career that’s as rewarding as the lifestyle that surrounds it.

We offer:

• This is a permanent full-time position (35 hours a week) with flexible work hours to help you balance your schedule.
• Commencing salary range from $95,975 - $101,849 per annum
• A vehicle allowance or leaseback vehicle with full private use
• 12% superannuation
• Great employee benefits like retail discounts, fitness programs, weekly pay-run, support services such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and council benefits such as generous sick leave and health and well-being days.

Start Date: This position is expected to commence in January 2026.

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Mathew Rawson, Growth Planning Manager on 4221 6114.

Closing date: Monday, 10 November 2025 at 11:30pm

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Shellharbour City Council are an equal opportunities employer and promote the following;

We are a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they treat our Community, Councillors, Customers and each other with respect and professionalism without regard to non-relevant criteria or distinctions.

We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. Our commitment promotes the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. To realise our vision for a child-safe Shellharbour, we know that we must work together to ensure our children are given every opportunity to be safe, happy and thrive.

Shellharbour City Council are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity. We recognise the unique strengths and talents that individuals with disabilities bring to our team, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We invite individuals with disability to apply for positions at Shellharbour City Council and we commit to discussing reasonable adjustments to roles (such as work hours) and the work environment (for example, different office equipment) where we can, to enable people with a disability to join our team. By doing so, people with disability can contribute to the skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our team stronger. Together, we can create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. At Shellharbour City Council, we believe that diversity is not just a policy—it's a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.

Our core values of collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect and sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another.

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