Development Assessment Planner (Various)

Development Assessment Planner (Various)

Location: Tamworth, NSW

Salary may be negotiated based on skills and experience

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Positions available for graduate and experienced planners
• Join a progressive Regional Council with a strong and varied development/building industry
• Join a fun and dynamic team serving the community

COULD THIS BE YOU?

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about helping to create the future Tamworth region.

You will have significant experience in planning and dealing with a range of customers including developers, consultants and members of the public.

You will have the ability to collaborate with staff, state agencies and the development industry to deliver positive community, economic and environmental outcomes for those who already call the region home as well as those who will choose Tamworth region as their desired place to live, work and play, with our strategic vision Blueprint 100 setting your direction.

Roles Available Include:

The Development Assessment Planner is responsible for:

• Process Development Applications
• Undertake planning and regulatory functions in accordance with the EPA Act and Local Government Act
• Organise resources and activities to meet deadlines and service standards
• Address all customer queries and complaints received in Council’s corporate systems
• Assist the Development Support Officers in their responses to customer enquiries
• Assess and make decisions in line with delegation of function

The Senior Development Assessment Planner is responsible for:

• Assess and make decisions in line with delegation of function
• Assist the Development Support Officers in their responses to customer enquiries
• Undertake planning and regulatory unction in accordance with the EPA Act and Local Government Act
• Provide specialist information and advice to customers
• Ensure accurate records are maintained in Council's corporate systems for all queries and complaints

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Degree and Post Graduate Diploma OR 4 Year Degree in Planning or related discipline,
• Driver Licence
• Experience in assessing a range of Development Applications using relevant legislation;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Demonstrated skillset in identifying work priorities and applying time management techniques; and
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

Recent town planning graduates or students are welcome to apply as well as experienced planners.

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

Enquiries: For a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact Sam Lobsey, Manager, Development on 02 6767 5432

Salary range: Grade 12 - 17 - $78,131.67 - $110,577.45 per annum including superannuation for a 35 hour work week plus competitive market allowances. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday, 25 April 2024