Planning Support Officer

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees. As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council. We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of: We lead with enthusiasm and purpose We are open, honest and respectful We foster well-being and creativity We achieve our goals and succeed together If you are looking for an exciting opportunity this may be the role for you! We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey. We are looking for: Byron Shire Council is currently seeking two Planning Support Officers within the Sustainable Environment & Economy teams. It's a great opportunity for an upcoming Planner to work with and support Council Planners on a range of projects, including: housing density study; enquiry by design; Aboriginal site assessment; planning proposals; development control plan and affordable housing contribution scheme. Being a regional town and a small Council, you will get exposure to a wide variety of projects, setting you up for a successful Planning career. We recommend that you research your accommodation requirements and consider your options for accommodation across other local government areas such as Tweed, Ballina, and Lennox Head. About you: Working towards qualifications in town planning/ place planning or related discipline or Certificate of Attainment in Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience. Demonstrated computer literacy with experience in MS Office suite of software (Word, Excel and Outlook) and other web-based platforms. Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service and deliver quality service outcomes as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We offer: 12 months maximum term, part-time positions (21 hours per week - days and hours negotiable) Flexible working arrangements Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $66,085 pa to $76,570 pa (dependent upon skills and experience) Attractive salary packaging scheme. Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year) Fitness Passport Health and Wellbeing days 11% Superannuation Location (all roles): The positions are based at Mullumbimby however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons. Contact: Sharyn French, Manager Environmental & Economic Planning, Phone (02) 6626 7033 Closing date: 10pm (NSW time), Sunday 7th April 2024. Position Description: Planning Support Officer - Download the Position Description (PDF,499KB) We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication. Pre-Employment Screening Process: Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel. Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.HOW TO APPLY: Click on the Apply button where you will be redirected to Council's website.