The City Planning branch at Blue Mountains City Council has the exciting and challenging responsibility to deliver high quality strategic land use planning for a City within a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty and value. We have over twenty-five towns and villages, each with a distinct local character and community.

Specific responsibilities for the position include the development and review of planning and urban design strategies and plans, the preparation and review of masterplans for key locations and town centres, and the monitoring and updating of Council’s local planning framework.

While a tertiary degree in planning is preferred, a successful candidate may also have tertiary qualifications from planning aligned industries such as architecture, urban design or other equivalent fields.

Relevant experience working on strategic planning projects at a senior level is essential for this position.

The position is a one year full time contract with the possibility of extension.

Full-time (5 days per week, 8:30-5:00pm, with fortnightly RDO). A part time workload will be considered on application (minimum 4 days per week, 8:30-5:00pm).

Flexible hours can be negotiated. Hybrid arrangements with a mix of work-from-home and office hours are available

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $100,949 gross per annum

  + 11.5% superannuation

  + performance payment 1% - 3.5% annual salary

  + annual award increase

For further information contact:  Alison Butler on 0414 195 696 / 4723 5178

Closing date: 8 September 2024.