Town Planner

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

A permanent, full-time opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced Town Planner who is seeking a varied role in Council’s Development Assessment team.

We are seeking a Town Planner with experience in the assessment of development applications of varying complexity and typology, including subdivisions. 

You will be required to: 

• assess and determine development and modification applications in a timely manner
• provide planning advice to the community and Council stakeholders, for both telephone and counter inquiries
• assess linen plans for subdivisions to ensure Council’s requirements have been met.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Relevant Degree in Town Planning
• Suitable experience, especially involving the assessment of development applications
• Experience working with other disciplines and coordinating input from various professionals
• Experience in setting short term and long-term objectives with follow-up performance monitoring
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations including, working knowledge of appropriate sections of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Local Government Act 1993
• Computer literate
• Demonstrated superior communication skills and commitment to customer service
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Availability to work flexible working hours
• Current class ‘C’ driver’s licence.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,796.10 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 19 April 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Shakeeb Mushtaq on 9839 6053

Internal ref:              BCC590