About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.The OpportunityCouncil are currently seeking to recruit a Principal Planning to join the Development and Compliance team. The Principal Planner will provide a high level of professional service to Council and the community with respect to the development and use of land with a focus on delivering planning projects of social and economic significance.To be successful in this position, you should possess tertiary qualifications in planning or relevant field; extensive experience in the assessment and determination of a wide range of development applications and/or senior experience as a planning professional; experience in a customer service culture and delivery of quality service; and success in delivering complex projects, including exercising effective decision making, consultation, negotiation, networking and advocacy.It is a requirement of this position to be a current member of the Planning Institute of Australia, or meet the criteria for membership.On offerIn return, you will be rewarded by:Opportunities to collaborate and achieveCareer developmentFull time position, 35 hours per week with19-day monthA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportWeekly salary of $1,785 to $2,009 (plus 9.5% superannuation) Key accountabilities include Undertake development assessment including assessment of highly complex development applicationsProvide development advice including submissions to the Department of Planning for State significant projectsParticipate in and promote an understanding of legal processesInvestigate unauthorised / illegal uses which includes recommendation of actionFor further information regarding this role please contact Graham Snow on 0438 354 848How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.Your current resume of no more than two pages which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 31 January 2021 at 4pmYou will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.NOTE: All correspondence will occur by email. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact our Organisational Development and Performance team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.We are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce.Position Description
AUD
West Kempsey
2440
