Planning Technical Officer

$83,093 per annum + super + benefitsPermanent Full TimeDevelopment GroupBundaberg Region About Us Are you ready to join our team and build Australia's best regional community? Here at Bundaberg Regional Council, our vision is bold but simple, to build Australia’s best regional community. In order to achieve this, we’ve created a culture that’s centered on our core values. To be a Council that is customer-focused, respectful and prides itself on teamwork, diversity, sustainability, and innovation. Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. About The Opportunity Your role as a Planning Technical Officer will include delivering planning advice and assessments for various development matters. You will provide advice to developers, consultants, internal stakeholders, and the public on planning, land use, and development issues, handling public inquiries, and conducting timely assessments of development requests to meet statutory and council standards. You will also be responsible for permits, street naming requests, preparing Planning and Development Certificates, conducting Property Search investigations, and assisting in the development of internal planning overviews and compliance advice. About You Demonstrated experience in local government town planning, development assessment or equivalent Proven experience in undertaking assessment of development-related matters or similar Working knowledge of the Planning Act 2016 and related legislation Current Drivers Licence Diploma of Local Government (Planning) advantageous What we offer An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading Regular rostered days off Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supportive team An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued The Selection Process We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check. How to Apply To apply or find out more about the Position Description or our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition and our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy visit our Careers with Council webpage. Closing Date: Sunday, 24 March 2024 11.30 pm AEST Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on Sunday, 24 March 2024 whichever is sooner. Thank you for your interest in this position. We look forward to receiving your application.