Planning Services Officer

4 weeks ago


Townsville City, Australia Planning Institute Australia Full time

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About the Role

This role will provide planning advice to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme and assess development applications in particular Concurrence Agency Response applications.

About You

An ideal Planning Services Officer will have solid knowledge of the Planning Act 2016, related legislation, the Townsville City Plan, and the Queensland Development Code. They will demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business systems.

For level 4 and above, candidates must hold a planning degree or equivalent experience eligible for PIA membership, two years’ relevant experience, strong planning expertise, and a proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and provide advice on more complex planning matters.

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