Graduate Planner

The Position

The Graduate Planner will work collaboratively with the Planning and Development Services team to ensure the assessment of development applications and relevant land use matters are processed in accordance with the relevant legislation and required timeframes. They will be responsible to the Principal Planner for development, land tenure matters and compliance.

About You

Ideally you will possess a high level of ability to prepare and present reports and submissions of a complex and substantial nature and to formulate recommendations. You will also have an understanding or ability to rapidly acquire a level of understanding of all Acts, Regulations, and Local Laws relating to planning and development issues as well as the ability to accurately interpret the Council’s planning scheme and policies.

You will have experience in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse groups and people within public and private sectors, and the wider community, strong decision making ability and be able to work independently and manage time on planning applications

Additionally, you will possess well developed computer skills, a familiarity with performance and IPA based planning schemes and possess a degree or graduate diploma in land use planning and be eligible to be a member of the Planning Institute of Australia.

Employee Benefits

• Monthly RDO
• 5 weeks annual leave (plus 17.5% loading)
• 15 days personal leave
• CCRC Uniforms provided
• Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Salary packaging opportunities for vehicles, rent, mortgages, electricity and gas
• Fitness Passport Wellness Program for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Our Council

It is an exciting time to be part of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, our commitment to a shared set of values offers great experiences through the building of a dynamic and inclusive workplace and community culture.

Council’s 2021-2025 Corporate Plan outlines the overarching vision for the Cassowary Coast region is ‘to provide great experiences, deliver value and create a sustainable future for our community.’ - One Coast, Cassowary Coast.

Our Region

Nestled between one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest, is the beautiful Cassowary Coast Region. Consisting of coastal and hinterland communities with 30,000 residents across the major townships of Cardwell, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail.

Apply Now

All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7.30pm Monday 8 March 2024.

On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:

• Cover Letter (max 2-3 pages) and the reason you are the ‘best fit’ for this role
• Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications
• Current Licences/Qualifications, relevant to this role

Shortlisted applicants may be requested to participate in a one way interview process with Spark Hire.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.

Any Questions

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us:

People & Safety, P: (07) 4030 2216 or E: [email protected]

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

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