Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Do you want to lead a team of passionate professionals? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. The role MidCoast Council's Land Use Planning team works closely with Council, our community, development industry and government agencies to deliver sustainable land use planning controls for our region. We are committed to managing Council's future planning framework to enable innovative, practical, and ecologically sustainable outcomes in line with Council's Corporate and Business Plans. The Senior Land Use Planner is an exciting leadership opportunity within the Land Use Planning team, calling for confident direction and the ability to bring people together around shared goals. You’ll support, guide and develop staff while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture. This position supports the development and implementation of the Local Environmental Plan, Development Control Plan and Development Contribution Plan. The role is also responsible for the management of the Urban Release Area Program to ensure land is rezoned in a timely and coordinated manner. Specialist knowledge and strategic vision will be integral in presenting strategic planning issues to internal departments, Councillors, community, and the NSW Department Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Lead and support staff performance and development, fostering a collaborative and solutions-focused team culture Provide technical expertise in the delivery of complex planning projects and strategic land use initiatives Manage project timelines, budgets, consultant deliverables and stakeholder engagement activities Represent Council in high-level discussions with the community, developers, and government agencies Balance community expectations, staffing and resourcing and legislative requirements in a politically sensitive environment What you'll bring You will bring a strong foundation in urban and regional planning, underpinned by sound knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and related legislation. You’ll have demonstrated experience delivering planning outcomes in local government or a similar environment, and a hands-on approach to project delivery. Your leadership style is confident and inclusive—you motivate teams, build capability and bring clarity to complex challenges. You’re a clear communicator and skilled negotiator, comfortable working across diverse stakeholder groups. What we offer? We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more . Salary: Salary range $108,000 - $120,000 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience). A vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use. Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region. Tenure: Permanent, Full Time. Closing date: Saturday 2 August 2025 at 11.30 pm. Want to know more? Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats. For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Michael Griffith, Manager Land Use Planning who is the hiring manager for this role. Michael can be reached on (02) 7955 7763 or michael.griffith@midcoast.nsw.gov.au. For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au. How to apply: When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link. Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application. You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date. Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible. Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so. We will be in touch via email. Our organisation At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference. Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community. Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region. About the MidCoast Region From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. Our commitment At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel. We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
