Planning Certificate Officer

Reference Number: S100-26-3316

Closing Date: 28/06/2026

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Planning Certificate Officer

• Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $72,636.75 to $78,625.01 + 12% Super
• Award increase from July 2026
• Flexible work and career development opportunities

We are not your usual. We are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times.

About the role

We are seeking a person with knowledge of the NSW planning system to help us prepare, check and supply Section 10.7 planning certificates to our customers and the community. Over 5,000 certificates are prepared each year by the team!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining, analysing and presenting data in Council's core land information systems (textual and spatial).
• Providing customer services in the provision of land related information and mapping.
• Adhering to requirements contained in relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice when undertaking tasks/activities and to advise their Coordinator if they become aware of any changes to these.
• Delivering superior support through the effective use of interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills while maintaining a high standard of personal and professional presentation at all times.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Degree/diploma/associate diploma and/or equivalent experience in a related discipline
• Knowledge of relevant planning legislation
• Proven skills and experience in the area of land information systems
• Highly developed interpersonal, time management, organisation skills and communication skills both verbal and written
• Commitment to a professional and supportive approach to activities and service provision
• Demonstrated ability working in a team environment and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrated ability to respond rapidly and innovatively, in order to resolve unplanned operational challenges
• Demonstrated proficient word processing and mapping skills
• Commitment to living our values of: Respect, Integrity, Trust, Teamwork and Optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Permanent full-time opportunity, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $72,636.75 to $78,625.01 + 12% Super
• Award increase from July 2026
• Flexible work and career development opportunities
• Fortnightly pay
• Generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to fitness passport and corporate fitness membership program
• Secure staff car park
• Close to public transport

Key contact: For further information on this position please contact William Pillon on (02) 4645 4260.

Applications close: Sunday, 28 June 2026

Sound like you? Apply now!

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be safe, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures. We aim to provide a safe space for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability.

Note: Candidates using mobile devices are strongly advised to use a desktop computer to complete the application forms as they require extensive amounts of typing.