Coordinator Growth and Development | Snowy Valleys Council | Tumut

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Snowy Valleys Council seeks a Coordinator Growth & Development to lead the Growth and Development team to provide high standards of professional advice and a culture of outstanding customer service.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager Growth and Activation this is an outstanding opportunity to join a council that is currently undergoing an organisational transformation. The Coordinator provides high quality technical knowledge and advice in the application of local and state related legislation, practices, standards and legal precedents and ensures well-rounded development outcomes for the community.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong technical knowledge in the application of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, and related legislation, practices and standards and legal precedents
• Demonstrated experience leading and undertaking development and regulatory service planning within New South Wales Local Government
• Degree qualification in Urban and Regional Planning, Building Surveying or a Building Certification professional or equivalent.
• A highly collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.

Snowy Valleys Council

Snowy Valleys Council is a modern and well-connected Council with an operating budget of $56.7 million. With a dedicated workforce of more than 230 staff and two main administrative centres at Tumut and Tumbarumba, the council's key focus is to deliver outstanding local services that support strong and vibrant communities.

Working and Living in the Region

With a population of 14,935, Snowy Valleys covers an area of 8,960 square km in a beautiful natural environment ideally located between Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. The National Snowy 2.0 project is a $5B local investment which will provide economic benefits and a range of exciting opportunities for jobs and clean renewable energy to the region. The diverse and vibrant local economy offers work prospects for partners and family in forestry, agriculture, health, education and tourism.

It's all about location and lifestyle - Snowy Valleys is renowned for its year-round festivals, rich cultural life, sporting events and recreational facilities for fishing, hiking and cycling or join the locals who ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon!

How to Apply

Apply with a covering letter addressing the Position section of the information pack.

Applications close: Monday 17 February 2020 at 5pm.