Land Use Planners

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

Our Land Use Planning team are currently seeking two full-time Land Use Planners to work closely with Council, our community, development industry and government agencies to deliver sustainable land use planning controls for our region. Being a merged Council, we are working towards one set of planning controls for the MidCoast, replacing the current three sets of controls. The breadth of work for these roles is extensive, from drafting a Local Environmental Plan, Development Control Plan and Development Contribution Plan through to engagement and implementation of these plans. The Land Use Planner also provides strategic advice to a range of stakeholder groups, and contributes to preparing and processing planning proposals, and creating Planning Agreements.  

Strong collaboration, engagement and communication skills are essential in order to negotiate and influence outcomes for Land Use Planning initiatives across a diverse range of stakeholder groups. Demonstrated ability to problem solve and juggle multiple project timelines within regulatory and strategic frameworks will be integral in delivering innovative, practical and ecologically sustainable land use planning solutions.

What you'll bring

• Working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and other relevant legislation.


• Tertiary qualifications in town planning or other appropriate discipline.


• Demonstrated relevant experience in strategic land use planning or urban design.


• Demonstrated ability to undertake the full range of strategic planning projects with minimal supervision, and ability to work in teams.


• Highly developed communication skills and experience in effective community consultation.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Salary range $91,806 - 106,724 p.a. plus superannuation.

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 3 November 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Michael Griffith, Manager Land Use Planning who is the hiring manager for this role. Michael can be reached on (02) 7955 7763   I   michael.griffith@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.


• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.


• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.


• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.


• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.


• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.