Town Planner

Town Planner - Development Project Officer Development Assessment Location: Wollongong, New South Wales Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to $116,251 per annum, plus superannuation (package assessed based on skills, experience, qualifications) Overview Join our team and help shape the future of our community Opportunity As a motivated Town Planner, you’ll bring substantive skills and proven comprehensive experience to a diverse portfolio of development projects. Within our Development Assessment and Certification team, you’ll take on work that truly matters – delivering outcomes that shape vibrant, sustainable communities for generations. How You’ll Make a Difference In this role, you’ll take on development projects that shape the future of our city. From concept to decision, you’ll influence outcomes that matter – reviewing and assessing development applications with precision and preparing detailed reports and recommendations for Local and Regional Planning Panels. You’ll also represent Council in Land and Environment Court matters, contribute to strategic submissions for state significant projects, and provide development control input into policy formulation, development control plans, and local environmental plans. About You Confident, solutions‑focused planner with expertise to navigate complex development challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes. Substantial experience in development assessment, including working with Planning Panels and Design Review Panels. Comfortable representing matters before the Land and Environment Court when required and can prepare strategic, well‑structured submissions for major and state significant projects. Strong at delivering clear, concise advice and managing deadlines without compromising quality. Collaborator and mentor. Thrives in a fast‑paced environment, combining resilience with a proactive approach to problem‑solving. Tertiary qualifications in Urban or Town Planning (or a related field) and a strong understanding of NSW planning legislation – including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Current Class C driver’s licence or equivalent. Benefits True work‑life balance: flexible hybrid work options, flex‑time, and rostered days off. Great working conditions: 35‑hour work week or a 9‑day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO). Career growth and recognition. Generous leave provisions: five weeks annual leave per year (pro‑rate) and long‑service leave after five years. Health, safety and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, discounted gym memberships. Vibrant social culture: join our Social Club, monthly activities, annual trivia night and Christmas events. Additional Information We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed. Internally this is known as Development Project Officer. Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 24 November 2025. We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity; we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans. Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child‑safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community. Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks. Apply for this role. Visit site: Wollongong City Council job vacancy page. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr