About the Opportunity
Cabonne Council has a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Town Planner to join our Development Services team.
As a Town Planner / Senior Town Planner, you will contribute to shaping the future of our community by delivering professional planning services. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to assess and determine development applications, provide strategic planning input, and ensure projects align with statutory requirements and Council objectives. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Further information about the role is contained within the attached Position Description.
About You
This role is for a passionate Town Planner who wants to shape the future of Cabonne.
To be successful in this role, you will possess
- Bachelor or Urban and Regional Planning, or related field.
- Thorough understanding of NSW planning frameworks and legislation
- Class C driver’s licence.
- Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and implement planning legislation.
- A minimum 12-month experience in NSW Local Government in a similar role, with a preference for experience in a rural/regional Council.
- High level written communication skills including the ability to write complex and/or technical reports in plain English.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with a commitment to customer service and the ability to deal with demanding customers.
- Well- developed assessment and analytical skills.
- Ability to work autonomously on a range of simultaneous tasks and as part of a multidisciplinary team ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
- High level of computer literacy (including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and geographical information systems.
Remuneration and Benefits
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026 and Cabonne Council’s policies and conditions of employment.
The Senior Town Planner position is graded 12 in Council's salary system with a gross weekly wage range of $2094.40 to $2255.50 dependant on qualifications and experience.
The Town Planner position is graded 8-9 in Council's salary system with a gross weekly wage range of $1541.60 to $1809.00dependant on qualifications and experience.
Benefits of working at Council include:
At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and future employees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job. We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally and personally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. We offer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment, along with a variety of attractive benefits.
Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:
- A nine-day fortnight
- Dedicated training and professional development budgets
- Staff Wellness Program
- Opportunity to extend leave by taking leave at half pay
- Flexibility to meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating the needs of our employees
- Parental leave for primary and secondary carers
- Fitness Passport – unlimited use at participating businesses
- Long service leave available at 5 years’ service
- Salary packaging options
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application and provide a copy of your current Resume.
Council will only accept applications submitted online.
Cabonne Council operates a merit-based recruitment process.
Interview Process
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. If you have not been selected for interview you will be advised by email.
Pre-Employment Screening
In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:
- A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense).
- Reference checking – an external company will be used to complete reference checks for preferred candidates.
- Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role.
- Checking validity of certificates and qualifications.
- Criminal History Check.
Other important details
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Council’s Leader Development Services Rhassel Mhasho, on 02 6392 3200.
Cabonne Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing access and diversity in its recruitment process.
Cabonne Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to always keep children safe.
