Principal Planning Officer

• Permanent Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $113,497 - $120,417 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 7) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Do you have a comprehensive knowledge of the Planning Act, the Planning Scheme operation and associated legislation and are ready to advance in your career? An opportunity has become available for a Principal Planning Officer to take the lead in providing planning advice and information to internal and external stakeholders.

Using your knowledge of relevant planning schemes and legislation you will effectively monitor the review and assessment of development applications ensuring compliance with relevant statutory provisions. Using your well-developed communication skills, you will engage with members of the community and provide a high level of customer service to stakeholders.

Your natural leadership skills will allow you to assist lower classified officers, ensuring complex issues are resolved. Your tertiary qualifications and substantial experience interpreting planning schemes, along with experience producing comprehensive reports in a logical, plain-English and professional manner will ensure your success in this role.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Leadership qualities with knowledge and experience in leading a team to success.
•  Excellent communication and organisation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach to ensure continuous improvement and positive outcomes for Council
• Ambition to ensure that all outcomes and targets are met with optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or similar field relevant to the position and substantial experience.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 900 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1. A 3-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
2. Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Planning Act, other relevant legislation, Planning Scheme operation, and policies as they relate to Local Government development regulation.
• High level proficiency in comprehensive report writing and demonstrated ability to produce logical, plain-English, and professional written communication.
• Demonstrated team and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide leadership and mentoring to others.
• High level oral communication skills with ability to engage and address members of the wider community, provide accurate advice and ensure a quality customer service is provided to internal and external stakeholders.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button above to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 11 March 2024 at Midnight (AEST)