Planning Manager

• Superior employee benefits
• Help shape the future of the Newcastle landscape, economy and community
• Newcastle lifestyle and career with the largest port on Australia’s East Coast

About Port of Newcastle:

Port of Newcastle is more than a port. It exists to build Australia’s prosperity with responsible, integrated and innovative supply chain solutions.

With trade worth approximately $71 billion to the national economy each year, Port of Newcastle enables Australian businesses to successfully compete in international markets.

The port currently handles 4,697 ship movements and 166 million tonnes of cargo annually. With a deepwater shipping channel operating at 50% of its capacity, significant port land available and enviable access to national rail and road infrastructure, Port of Newcastle is positioned to further underpin the future prosperity of the Hunter, NSW and Australia.

As custodians of the region’s critical asset, Port of Newcastle is diversifying its trade as it strives to create a safe, sustainable and environmentally and socially responsible future.

Behind every ship movement, every tonne of cargo, are the people that keep the port operating. Our people are the engine room of our port. Port of Newcastle’s values influence how we develop our strategy, how we measure performance, how we treat our colleagues and how we approach our work at PON.

The Opportunity:

 The Planning Manager assists in the management of Port of Newcastle’s (PON) Planning function. Sitting within the Legal team, The Planning Manager will support other business units with all planning related activities with minimal supervision. It will provide significant input at a strategic level, including managing compliance under NSW planning legislation and requirements; developing systems and providing advice on planning issues to ensure that development in and around the Port is appropriate and supports the objects and functions of PON.

Some key areas of focus include the coordination of land utilisation activities including the preparation of concept plans and development applications to facilitate new trade and develop facilities for both PON and potential customers as well as supporting new business opportunities through planning, construction, and operational phases. 

The role has a collaborative focus and will be required to work closely with other key stakeholders both internally and externally

What you will bring:

Your well-developed interpersonal, influencing and communication skills will be invaluable in this position. Complementing this will be your:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in town planning or related relevant discipline; 

• Understanding and experience of planning legislation and related instruments applying in NSW; and

• Demonstrated experience in preparing or processing planning assessment applications.

What We Offer:

Port of Newcastle provides many benefits for our valued employees, a few of which are:

• Competitive salary under Port of Newcastle Enterprise Agreement
• Focus on professional growth
• 26 week paid Parental Leave for primary carers
• Optional workplace giving program – supporting employees in giving back to the Newcastle community
• Work180 endorsement – PON is recognised as a top 101 employer for women in 2024
• Opportunity to be involved in the development of PON’s Reconciliation Action Plan (Innovate stage)

 How to Apply:

The Port of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged.

Port of Newcastle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Newcastle Harbour, the Awabakal and Worimi People, and pays respect to all Elders past, present and emerging.