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Form of workWho we are:
The City of Salisbury is a local government entity and encompasses an area of 158km2. We are a customer focused organisation, providing essential services in a dynamic and flexible working environment.
The City is an important area in the growth of the population, innovation and employment opportunities for the State with hubs such as Technology Park, the Edinburgh Defence Precinct and planned major urban growth for the salt pans and the north-west economic corridor.
Our Development Services team performs a critical role in delivering high quality planning services to facilitate positive development outcomes for our community.
The role:
As an experienced planning professional, you will have the capability to mentor, influence and inspire others, you will use your exceptional and professional skills and enthusiasm to work with our team and alongside the community, industry and other stakeholders, to facilitate positive development outcomes within Salisbury. Critical to your success in the role will be your excellent written and verbal communication skills, well-honed negotiation skills, demonstrated and informed decision making, and your ability to apply these skills in a pragmatic manner.
Duties:
- Partner with the Team Leader to coordinate the assessment of development applications, and allocate work to the broader team.
- Take a lead role in providing direction, support, guidance and mentoring to the team.
- Provide professional, specialist / expert advice to internal and external parties.
- Actively lead, problem solve, and influence continuous improvement initiatives to improve outcomes.
- High level negotiation and decision making responsibility on complex, controversial and significant development applications.
- Contribute to the forward planning and the development of strategies relevant to the team under the direction of the Assessment Manager.
- Promote and project the Council's image as an effective and efficient organisation, placing a strong emphasis on customer service and high quality outcomes.
Specialist Skills and Experience:
- A degree or post graduate qualification in Planning.
- Extensive knowledge of the relevant planning and development legislation and associated codes and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate outcomes on complex, controversial and significant development issues.
- The capability to mentor, train and develop others.
Why you want to join this Team!
If you think this fantastic opportunity is a way for you to contribute to a vibrant, progressive and community focused local council then click apply now.
Remuneration is dependent on relevant skills and experience, and will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Further information is available by accessing the Position Description.
Specific enquiries can be made to Mr Chris Carrey, Team Leader Planning, on 8406 8461.
Applications close Monday, 26 February 2024 at 9.00am.
People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
