Gradute Town 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 opportunity for a proactive individual to assist in the planning and management of the natural and built environment of the Bega Valley Shire, including assessment of planning and development proposals, and providing specialist planning advisory services to a range of development stakeholders and the community.

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will assist in the preparation of reports, correspondence and other advice relating to development matters, as well as interpret and administer Council's Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans and Contribution Plans, circulars and procedures. You will investigate complaints relating to land use and assist the Planning Coordinator and Senior Town Planner in the preparation of evidence, court documents, as required.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a degree level qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (or equivalent) or nearing completion of degree, and has 2 years recent related work experience (indicative).

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated broad understanding of planning principles and development assessment methodologies.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant environmental planning legislation, including: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, State Environmental Planning Policies, Local Environmental Plans, circulars and relevant policies.
• Experience and ability in assessment and making recommendations on a range of development applications.
• High level analytical and investigative skills including demographic, socio-economic and land use supply and demand.

Benefits

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

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $99,303.86 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,705.08 per week base salary
• $204.61 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 Mark Fowler - Planning Services Coordinator on 02 6499 2107.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 5 July 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.