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Job Title and Employer Growth Planner Shellharbour City Council Overview Lead sustainable growth and shape the future of Shellharbour! Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking Growth Planner who can deliver strategic and statutory planning services with a focus on development contributions. In this role, you will take charge of designing, implementing, and refining infrastructure programmes, ensuring responsible growth aligned with the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and industry best practice. Reporting to the Growth Planning Manager within the Strategic Planning & Environment Team, you will collaborate with Councillors, the community, and internal teams to plan for Shellharbours future needs. Responsibilities Design, implement, and refine infrastructure programmes ensuring responsible growth aligned with the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. Collaborate with Councillors, the community, and internal teams to plan for Shellharbours future needs. Manage consultants and multidisciplinary teams, delivering complex planning initiatives. Communicate effectively, contribute to innovation, and facilitate stakeholder engagement. Qualifications A degree in Town Planning or equivalent with indepth knowledge of the NSW Environmental Planning & Assessment Act. Proven experience in preparing and providing advice on Development Contribution plans. Strong ability to manage consultants and multidisciplinary teams & project management skills to deliver complex planning initiatives. High level interpersonal, facilitation and negotiation skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. About Us Shellharbour City Council is a dynamic local government organisation serving a thriving coastal community of over 82,000 residents. Located just 1.5 hours south of Sydney, our region offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture and professional opportunity. We are proud to be more than just a workplace; we are a community. We are a unique council with 435 permanent employees; delivering essential services and exciting initiatives across a diverse portfolio that includes: A regional Airport serving our community with domestic flights A picturesque Marina that attracts tourism and boating enthusiasts and offers waterfront cafes and shops A championship Golf Course that attracts major tournaments and golfers across the region alike Five Libraries and a Local Museum celebrating our rich heritage A modern Sports Stadium offering a multiuse venue for sport A modern Service Depot, our operations hub where outdoor crew help maintain and beautify our local area Shellharbour is a place where you can grow your career and have a real impact. Whether you''re supporting community programs, maintaining vital infrastructure or helping shape the future of our city, youll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion and excellence. Benefits This is a permanent fulltime position (35 hours a week) with flexible work hours to help you balance your schedule. Commencing salary range from $95,975 - $101,849 per annum. A vehicle allowance or leaseback vehicle with full private use. 12% superannuation. Great employee benefits like retail discounts, fitness programs, weekly payrun, support services such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and council benefits such as generous sick leave and health &wellbeing days. Start Date Start Date: This position is expected to commence in January 2026. How to Apply For further information about the position, click here for the position description. Contact: Mathew Rawson, Growth Planning Manager on 4221 6114. Equal Opportunity Shellharbour City Council are an equal opportunities employer and promote the following; We are a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they treat our Community, Councillors, Customers and each other with respect and professionalism without regard to nonrelevant criteria or distinctions. Child Safe We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. Our commitment promotes the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. To realise our vision for a childsafe Shellharbour, we know that we must work together to ensure our children are given every opportunity to be safe, happy and thrive. Core Values Our core values of collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect and sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another. To work with us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values. #J-18808-Ljbffr