Strategic Planning Project Officer (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, setting, 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 an analytical individual to support the development, implementation and review of strategic land use strategies and planning instruments to deliver effective urban and rural planning in the Bega Valley Shire. As a Strategic Planning Project Officer, you will formulate innovative and practical strategic planning policies that respond to identified local needs and support the development and review of land use strategies and planning instruments in line with Council’s strategic direction. You will communicate and liaise with key stakeholders to maximise outcomes and prepare reports and advice relating to planning proposal. To view the Position Description, please click here. About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a degree qualification in land use planning, urban planning or related discipline and has 3 – 5 years recent related work experience (indicative). You will have the following skills and experience;
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant environmental planning legislation, including (but not limited to): Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; State Environmental Planning Policies; Local Environmental Plans; Circulars from Planning NSW; local government policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in policy formulation and implementation.
- High level analytical and investigative skills including demographic, socio-economic and land use supply and demand.
- Communication skills necessary for stakeholder engagement, negotiation and mediation. Benefits

This is a permanent, part time position working 21 hours per week. The total remuneration package for this position commences at $105,041.66 gross per annum (paid pro rata), comprising of:
- $1,803.60 per week base salary (paid pro rata)
- $216.43 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%) (paid pro rata) Additional benefits for this position include:
- 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 Sophie Thomson
- Strategic Planning Coordinator on 0427 203 ***. Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 16 June 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3s52ha