Senior Town Planner
Job No:
BVSC869
Location:
Bega
A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.
As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.
With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:
- Rostered days off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a pro-active and forward thinking individual to assist in the planning and management of the natural and man-made environment of the Bega Valley Shire; to assist and advise the Manager, Planning & Sustainability on planning objectives, policies and guidelines, having regard to community expectations and changing physical, social and economic demands.
As a Senior Town Planner, you will assess and determine complex development applications and prepare reports and advice relating to planning proposals. You will manage projects and consultancies, and research, prepare and evaluate environmental studies and planning instruments.
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About You
We are seeking an individual who holds a degree-level qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (or equivalent) and a minimum 5 years' recent related work experience.
You will have the following skills and experience;
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant environmental planning legislation, including: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act; State Environmental Planning Policies; Local Environmental Plans; circulars and relevant policies.
- Proficiency in policy formulation and implementation.
- Experience and ability in assessing and making recommendations on a wide range of development applications.
- High level analytical and investigative skills including demographic, socio-economic and land use supply and demand.
Benefits
This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $117,458.43 gross per annum, comprising of:
- $2,016.80 per week base salary
- $242.02 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)
Additional benefits for this position include:
- Leaseback vehicle
- Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
- Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
- Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
- Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.
For further information on this position, please contact Mark Fowler - Planning Services Coordinator on 02 6499 2107.
Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 20 April 2026.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.
