Senior Planner (Environment )

About us

Ipswich is the state's fastest growing city and oldest provincial city with a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.

Working in the Environment Assessment team, this role contributes to creating this balance within the region and helping to create our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role

As Environment Planner, you will be part of the Environment Assessment team and responsible for the provision of specialist environmental planning advice to development assessment activities and contribute towards Departmental compliance with statutory timeframes and Council's corporate application expectations in relation to DA processing times.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Review documentation and reports, setting environmental requirements and construction standards for development activities
• Consult on, advise and negotiate environmental planning matters with Council's customers in order to achieve sustainable development outcomes for Council and the Ipswich community
• Contribute to the development and review of environment policy relating to development and the establishment of operational procedures
• Perform audit inspections, surveillance and quality control of works associated with development activities

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Planning
• High level of knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, standards, guidelines and best practice in relation to the development industry
• High level of communication skills across a broad range of communication materials and well developed skills in negotiation
• C class drivers' licence
• Belief in our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership

About the benefits

This is a six (6) month fixed term position from May to November 2024 with a salary commencing at $85,139 plus superannuation of up to 12.25%.

• Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
• Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
• Employee health and wellbeing programs
• Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 24 April 2024

Please direct any related questions to Jane Kilgour at *******@ipswich.qld.gov.au.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.