Planning Services Officer

4 weeks ago


Townsville, Australia Townsville City Council Full time

TownsvilleCity Council is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia.

We arecommitted to creating value by growing Townsville through drivingeconomic diversity and generating an enrichinglifestyle.

Ourorganisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of communityassets including water and wastewater network and treatment,bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle forour residents and visitors through events, providing recreationalfacilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, whilecreating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We leadcreation of a city for this and future generations by focusing onour transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social,financial, and environmental shocks.

We are aCouncil led by our community to create an exciting and dynamicfuture.

TownsvilleCity Council is growing Townsville.

Aboutthe role

The positionrequires a dynamic employee who can work across the division anddevelop skills which can assist in multidiscipline teams, providingexpertise where the resources are required in relation developmentapplication functions.

This rolewill provide planning advice to internal and external stakeholders,assess low risk development applications in particular ConcurrenceAgency Response applications and facilitates development assessmentincluding the processing and assessment of low-risk developmentapplications, and the preparation of reports on applications underthe and.

The positionis within a team environment which consists of other Planners,Senior Planners, Planning Support Officers, and CoordinatorPlanning Assessment. The position also works in a broadermulti-discipline section including infrastructure, social,heritage, urban design, and open space planning where collaborationis essential in making informed decisions and providing planningadvice.

Aboutyou

The positionrequires good communication skills and negotiation with a varietyof stakeholders to balance land use outcomes for the City anddeliver an outcomes-focused and value-adding culture where leadersand staff take personal accountability for delivering onCouncil’s Corporate Plan and policies.

Thesuccessful applicant will be required to:

Follow reasonable directions to maintain business continuity of critical business activities in the event of an unplanned disruption, including but not limited to a disaster or event. Interpret and apply relevant legislation, council policies and procedures in assessing low risk development applications and Concurrence Agency Referral Responses under the supervision of the Coordinator Planning Assessment. Provide planning and development advice (internal / external), respond to planning enquiries, while leading and role modelling customer focused behaviour by delivering service excellence.

Forfurther information review the Position Description and/or clickApply. 

Applicationsshould be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a CoverLetter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic andwork experience and must include attachments of the relevantqualifications and licenses, relating to the role. 

Closing Date:11.45pm, Thursday 5 October 2023

What WeOffer

17.5% annual leave loading  Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program Active Family Social Club Flexible working arrangements

We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply

If youneed any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or ifyou would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact fora confidential discussion.

CurrentTCC employees are required to discuss their intention to apply foran advertised position with their Team Leader/Team Manager prior tolodging an application.



Attachments:
- N00409 N00408_Planning Services Officer_Approved PD_27Mar2023.pdf


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