Blue Mountains City Council is seeking Strategic Planner

Blue Mountains City Council is one of the largest employers in the region. Our vision to build a successful future for the Blue Mountains means that our employees are expected to embrace and champion our Values of Working Together, Work Safe-Home Safe, Service Excellence, Value for Money, Trust & Respect and Supporting Community.

We offer a diverse and unique range of employment opportunities from entry level through to senior management. These include flexible employment options with permanent, temporary and casual positions in full time, part time and jobshare capacities. Currently Council has an exciting career opportunity available in the following area:

Positions vacant for Strategic Planner to Senior Strategic Planner at Blue Mountains City Council

Post Name: Strategic Planner to Senior Strategic Planner (2 positions) – V20/4835

Two full time positions are located within the City Planning branch. The branch has the exciting and challenging responsibility to deliver high quality strategic land use planning for a City within a World Heritage Area.

Specific action areas for the position include the development and review of land use planning strategies, studies, plans, and policies for the Blue Mountains Local Government Area in line with Council’s corporate goals and priorities, the preparation of urban design masterplans for key locations and town centres, and the monitoring and updating of Council’s local planning framework. This will also include working with, influencing and guiding groups within Council and external agencies to achieve Council’s strategic planning objectives.

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in town planning or related discipline and have a demonstrated high level ability in statutory land use policy and processes and/or strategic planning. The ability to demonstrate great customer service and community engagement, as well as a passion for excellent planning outcomes, is also essential.

Full-time (5 days per week, 8:30-5:00pm, with fortnightly RDO)
Part-time hours may be negotiated based on operational need

Salary: commencing at $2752.95 to $3200.67 (Senior) gross per fortnight.

For further information contact: Simon Porter on 4780 5655.

Closing date: 29 March 2020.

To Apply: To apply, visit our website below. Applicants should address the Selection Criteria.

Website: www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/jobs