Planner/Graduate Planner
Are you interested in working with a passionate community, enjoying good local produce and telling the story of one of Australia’s most liveable regions? You might like to apply for one of these exciting roles in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley. The Derwent Valley is a stunning diverse location just 30 minutes from Hobart and includes New Norfolk and surrounds through to spectacular world heritage wilderness areas.
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of a Planning Officer.
As part of the planning team, the position will be involved in:-
- Provision of timely and professional planning advice to members of the public and internal customers, including General Manager, Council officers and the Mayor and Councillors.
- With some supervision/mentoring, undertaking the administration, coordination and statutory assessments of statutory planning applications, in accordance with Council’s responsibilities and delegations (including those as a planning permit authority) and the objectives and statutory requirements of the Resource Management and Planning System (RMPS) of Tasmania.
- Development of and contribution to the development of Council policies.
- Representation of Council and advocacy of planning decisions at various forums, including the Tasmanian Planning Commission and the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
- Ensure consultation is undertaken with the public and other external stakeholders and referral agencies in accordance with legislative requirements and Council decisions and policies.
- Monitoring of compliance with permit conditions and the provisions of the planning scheme, undertaking and contributing to enforcement action for non-compliance.
- Assisting Council in furthering sustainable development within the municipality in accordance with the Strategic Plan and Council decisions, policies and relevant governing legislation.
To be successful:-
- The Planning Officer should have relevant qualifications and some planning experience.
- You will need to demonstrate an understanding of relevant planning issues.
- You will need to demonstrate experience interpreting and applying policies and regulations and providing sound technical advice with a high degree of accuracy.
- You will need to demonstrate initiative and the ability to achieve desired outcomes while operating in a complex and political environment with conflicting priorities and competing deadlines.
- You will need to demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills and highly developed communication skills.
Derwent Valley Council is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from multicultural backgrounds and people identifying as LGBTIQ.
We strive to deliver exceptional service and embrace the values of Quality Service, Collaboration, Growth, Integrity and Wellbeing, you will receive a range of benefits and a supportive work environment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, a National Police Check and pre-employment medical and must have Australian Citizenship or a working employment Visa.
How to apply
For a copy of the Position Descriptions (including detailed selection criteria) and Employment Information Pack, go to the Derwent Valley Council website. https://www.derwentvalley.tas.gov.au/council/careers
Applications to be sent to recruitment@dvc.tas.gov.au. Please include your resume and covering letter which must also address the selection criteria. Only applications addressing the selection criteria will be accepted.
Applications close 5 pm, 16 May 2024
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Executive Manager Development, Laura Ashelford on 03 6261 8500.
- Company
- Derwent Valley Council
- Location
- TAS
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- 24 Apr 24
- Applications due
- 16 May 2024