Planning Officer

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia The Corporation of the Town of Walkerville Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
Planning Officer - Town of Walkerville
  • Attractive Package
  • Full-time or Part-time options available
  • Great Staff Well-being Programs
  • Working with the Community

The Township:

The Town of Walkerville is a small, dynamic and innovative Council, which serves a community of more than 8,000 residents in the eastern metropolitan region. The residents of the Town of Walkerville are represented by a Mayor and eight Councillors.

The Position:

The Town of Walkerville currently has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Officer to join the team. The Planning team is seeking a motivated and energetic person to participate at an intermediate skill level in the legislative, administrative, planning, policy and functional processes necessary to achieve a high quality of development which is appropriate to the urban context and responsive to the interests and needs of the community.

This position would suit a person with 2-3 years of experience within the development assessment field. This is an outstanding opportunity for a committed person to join a friendly and energetic team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive development applications, including responsibility for customer contact, tracking and word processing of letters and approvals, for compliance with the Planning and Design Code and satisfying service standards and legislative timeframes in accordance with the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.
  • Provide general advice in relation to interpretation of policy and legislation.
  • Support Senior staff in exercising the powers, duties and functions of Council.
  • Undertake other related duties including project and administrative work as required.
  • Undertake and compelte Section 7 searches within legislative timeframes.
  • Responsible and accountable for adequately managing the official records created and received according to relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Undertake and complete any projects or other duties associated with the position as directed by Manager or CEO.
  • Exercise the powers, duties and functions of Council as delegated.
  • To contribute actively to organisational and team customer service initiatives.
  • Follow defined occupational health and safety legislation, policies and procedures related to the work being undertaken in order to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace.

Essentials for the job:

  • A recognised qualification in Urban and Regional Planning
  • High degree of personal integrity and deal with matters confidentially
  • Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
  • Flexible work approach
  • Community minded and engaging

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where women are safe from any form of violence, and where gender equality is highly regarded and actively pursued. These values are upheld and promoted within our broader community.

Interested in Applying?

Your application should include:

  1. Resume highlighting your relevant knowledge and experience to the role; and
  2. Cover letter (maximum two pages), addressing the key focus area responsibilities within the position description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are looking to appoint for this role quickly, therefore we will be undertaking interviews throughout the process and encourage applications promptly. Should suitable applicants be identified the role may be closed before the advertised date.

Recruitment contact:

Jim Dickens, Team Leader People, Governance & Risk

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