Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner Needed

Your new company 

It is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the region is renowned for its award-winning wines, gourmet dining experiences, magnificent natural features and friendly residents. Our city is human scale. A series of green and wild spaces linked by heritage streetscapes and thoughtful adaptions. A real blend of old-world and new, tradition and innovation. The municipal area covers an area of 1,405 square kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents. Tasmania’s largest municipal council in terms of population. 

Your new role 

The key function of the role is to perform the statutory functions and duties of a Local Government Town Planner as required.

Undertake efficient, accurate and timely assessments of planning applications to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council Policy whilst achieving good quality outcomes for the municipality.

Prepare, implement and review strategic planning documents as directed by the City Development Manager.

Provide professional advice to employees, councillors, applicants and other external parties on planning matters.

Mentor junior employees and contribute to the continuous improvement of the planning team by enhancing current systems, and, where necessary, developing new systems and managing changes.

Representing the Council at community forums and planning bodies such as the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Tasmanian Planning Commission are required.

What you'll need to succeed 

 Demonstrated experience in managing and assessing complex planning applications, including liaising with stakeholders and representing an application in a formal hearing. 

 Excellent time management skills with the ability to plan, organise and manage my own time to achieve targets 

 Demonstrated ability to undertake and complete strategic planning studies and projects. 

 Highly developed customer service skills including conflict resolution, problem-solving and negotiation skills 

 Highly developed report writing skills and the ability to prepare and facilitate presentations with advanced communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 A relevant tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent discipline

 Postgraduate industry experience – preferably in local government.

 Current 'C' class driving licence

What you'll get in return 

 Annual leave: employees are entitled to 4 weeks (pro rata for part-time employees) annual leave per year, plus leave loading.

 Personal leave (for sick and carer’s leave): employees are entitled to two weeks (pro rata for part-time employees) personal leave per year, if they are unable to attend work due to personal illness/injury or to provide care for a spouse/partner or immediate family member.

 Paid parental leave: employees are entitled to fourteen weeks paid (or twenty-eight weeks at half-pay) parental/adoption leave for the primary carer; two weeks paid leave for the secondary carer.

 Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 7 years of continuous service.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 A relevant tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent discipline

 Postgraduate industry experience – preferably in local government.

 Current 'C' class driving licence

What you need to do now 

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ***************@hays.com.au, or call us now +61 3 6108 5519.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.