Strategic Planner

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 exciting opportunity for an analytical individual to contribute to the sustainable growth and development of the Bega Valley Shire. In this role, you will provide high-level land use planning advice grounded in contemporary best practices and policy.

As a Strategic Planner, you will assist in the preparation and implementation of strategic plans and policies that shape the future of the Shire. This includes researching, drafting, and evaluating Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans, Local Strategic Planning Statements, Place Plans, and other key planning documents. Your work will support both short- and long-term development outcomes that are efficient, sustainable, and aligned with community needs.

You will also provide expert advice to Council, the Executive Team, managers, and stakeholders on land use planning, development, and sustainable land management strategies, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and strategic objectives.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a degree qualification in land use planning, urban planning, urban design or related discipline and has a current Class C Driver’s Licence.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Ability to interpret and apply environmental planning legislation, State Environmental Planning Policies, NSW and local government guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in urban or regional land use planning, architecture, urban design, GIS, economic feasibility analysis, data analysis, policy drafting, landscape biodiversity assessment, agricultural assessment, European or Aboriginal heritage conservation or writing for government publications.
• High level analytical and investigative skills
• Ability to write project briefs, manage consultants and undertake stakeholder consultations.

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $111,186.28 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,909.10 per week base salary
• $229.09 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• 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 Cecily Hancock - Manager | Planning and Sustainability on 0418 446 419.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 10 August 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.