Town Planner (Windsor)

Closing date: 24/05/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time Location: Windsor, NSW Department: Development Assessment Employment type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Hybrid Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
- Great Team Culture + Full time / 9 Day fortnight
- Salary Range negotiable + 12% superannuation
- Fitness Passport + On-Site Parking Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice. Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities. The Role Reporting to the Coordinator Town Planning, and based in Windsor NSW, this position is responsible for processing development and associated applications which have been submitted to Council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, and related legislation. About You You will be motivated and eager to contribute to the growth of the Hawkesbury community through urban and regional planning. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to customer excellence and will be adept at working through problems utilising your excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong written and verbal communication, great time management. You will positively contribute to the team culture whilst delivering team and organisational objectives. Essential Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Relevant experience in the assessment of development applications
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Environment Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and associated legislation and regulations as they relate to development assessment
- Developed communication skills both verbal and written including report writing skills
- Experience with complex and/or contentious developments is desirable
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Class C Drivers Licence
- WHS General Construction Work in NSW
- Working with Children Check (WWCC) The Rewards There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
- Outstanding working environment
- Onsite parking
- Rostered Day Off / 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health and Wellbeing Program
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Reward and Recognition program
- Fitness Passport
- Social Club
- BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family To Apply For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website Applications close Sunday, 24 May 2026 Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application. Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position. Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pyxkk