Urban Planner

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Planner to join our team at the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics. As a Planner, you will provide professional advice and information to the Department, the Northern Territory Planning Commission, and other stakeholders on planning and development issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop land use concepts and associated policy for the Department and the Planning Commission.
• Provide professional advice and information to the Department, the Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, and other stakeholders on strategic land use policy and plans.
• Develop land use planning projects, including amendments to the Northern Territory (NT) Planning Scheme.
• Liaise and facilitate consultation with stakeholders, community groups, and service agencies on strategic planning projects.

Selection Criteria:

• A degree or diploma related to Land Use Planning from an Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent.
• Knowledge and a minimum of two years' experience in dealing with a wide range of land use and development planning issues.
• Ability to provide professional advice to government, industry, and the public on land planning and development processes and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to operate efficiently and reliably with minimum supervision and provide support to the team environment.
• Current Northern Territory Drivers Licence or ability to obtain.
• Well-developed political and cross-cultural awareness skills.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated capacity to develop and present spatial land use concepts and associated policy.
• Good knowledge of the Northern Territory planning procedures, systems, and Departmental practices.

About Us:

The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics values diversity and encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies. We accommodate people with disabilities by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.