Job Description: Bathurst Regional Council currently has an exciting opportunity available to join the Strategic Planning team as a Senior Strategic Planner. The position of Senior Strategic Planner will undertake strategic planning activities to manage the future growth and change of the Bathurst region, Job Responsibilities: The preparation of planning proposals and development controls to ensure Council’s planning controls achieve best practice, excellence in urban design and remain up to date. The preparation and implementation of strategic landuse and planning projects in accordance with relevant statutes, regulations and Council policies. Ongoing review of Council’s developer contribution plans. The provision of planning advice to Council and to developers and the public. The management of external consultants in the delivery of strategic planning projects. Job Requirements: Degree in Urban and Regional Planning. Current Class C Drivers Licence. Sound negotiation and conflict resolution skills. A high degree of self-motivation, initiative and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. Related qualifications in local government management, heritage conservation or environmental management Qualification & Experience: Local Government town planning experience in development assessment and strategic planning. Previous experience in urban and subdivision design. Previous experience in heritage assessment and management. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and experience in community engagement. Demonstrated experience in research, analysis, problem solving and report writing. 3 to 5 years town planning experience in the NSW Planning system. Demonstrated experience in the preparation of strategic landuse planning projects and land use planning controls. Experience in developer contribution planning. Experience in project management and the management of external consultants. Job Details: Company: Bathurst Council Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Bathurst, New South Wales, AU Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careers-trivia.com
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