Development Planner

Step into the role of Development Planner, delivering planning and building services with a commitment to quality.

As a Development Planner in our dynamic Planning & Activation team, you'll ensure that development aligns with our strategic priorities and governing legislation. You'll provide high-quality statutory planning, building
assessment, and/or environmental health services, all while delivering exceptional customer service. Your responsibilities will include conducting development assessments, preparing reports, and representing the Council when needed. You'll also review major project applications and offer advice on building and planning matters.

Additionally, you'll offer timely, comprehensive advice on building and planning matters to both internal and external customers, aiming to determine development applications promptly. The role requires familiarity with local government planning, building, and compliance legislation, and the ability to find further details when needed. You'll also provide information, direction, and support to other Council staff, develop communication materials on planning and building services, and establish systems to monitor and report on customer experience to drive improvements.

About you

With a strong commitment to urban planning and development, you bring a wealth of knowledge in local government planning, building, and compliance legislation. Your excellent communication skills enable you to provide clear, compassionate advice to both internal and external customers. You are dedicated to delivering high-quality customer service and can handle multiple tasks efficiently.

You will come to work with a ‘can do’ attitude and a preparedness to ‘walk the talk’.

Council is focused on developing a strong culture by embedding values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency into everything we do. This is at the heart of how we work. The right person for the job is able to
live these values, call out others where they aren't.

We want to hear about you! So in your application, tell us about...

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

Please note:

• Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

• Salary from $87,875 per annum (plus super) based on a 35-hour week.
• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous leave entitlements
• Gym discounts

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Waste team?

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact Michael Clynch, Manager Development and Certification on 0488 212 841 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
• Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. 

The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide
as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. 

For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.