A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC.
The opportunity
Due to Parental Leave, we're seeking a Strategic Planner to join our team on a contract basis for 12 months.
As a Strategic Planner, you will play a key role in providing support to Council, and our Community, in planning for a sustainable future. As a member of the Strategic Planning Unit, you will contribute to the success of our team meeting our objectives and actions as outlined within Council's Delivery Program.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing practical, plain language advice to Council and the Community as it relates to land use planning and sustainable development.
* Supporting Council and the Community to navigate the complexities of land use planning.
* Developing, assessing, and reviewing strategic land use plans and policies, including planning proposals, local land use strategies, local environmental plans, and development control plans.
* Reviewing and issuing planning certificates.
Please note that secondments from Government, Local Government, and private sector will be considered.
What We Offer
* This is a contract opportunity – working full-time 35 hours/week + access to a flexible working arrangement.
* You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace.
We are looking for individuals who have:
* A degree qualification in planning or related field or a degree qualification and a relevant graduate qualification.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Planning and Environment legislation, particularly Strategic Planning and Development Assessment under Parts 3 and 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Development Contributions under Part 7 of the Act.
This is what makes us unique:
* Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu.
* Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program.
* Award-winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance.
* Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre.
* Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café.
To apply, please visit our website and follow the application process. Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 9 April 2025. For any queries, please contact Liz Lamb, Strategic Planning Coordinator, on 0421 887 722.