Town Planner

Circular Head Council have an exciting opportunity to offer you a lifestyle change as a Town Planner.

This is a unique opportunity to grow your skills in both the statutory and strategic planning spaces. Council currently has a Settlement Strategy and Central Business District revitalisation projects underway, which is a unique opportunity for you to play a part in creating a lasting impact within the community.

In this diverse position you will need a high level of customer service and communication skills, as well as provide support to the Manager Planning and Regulatory Services.

You will collaborate professionally with Government and relevant non-government agencies, to ensure Council’s Planning Services adhere to legislation and contemporary best practices.

You will need:

• Formal qualifications acceptable for membership to the Planning Institute of Australia as a Town Planner (Applicants who have progressed towards these qualifications may be considered).
• Ability to interpret and use planning legislation, planning appeal decisions and other relevant statutory provisions and policies to achieve innovative and equitable outcomes.
• Competency in the use of software packages including Microsoft Office suite of products and experience in GIS applications.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Current Driver’s License.

The package:

• Starting rate of $76,339.05 as per Council’s enterprise agreement
• Remuneration review on completion of successful probation
• Guaranteed 5% increase in 2025
• 11.5% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

All applications must include:

• Resume
• Application for Employment Form
• Selection Criteria Form
• Brief Cover Letter

Applications must be received by 9am Monday 18 November 2024

Contact Kirsty Jamieson on 03 6452 4800

All applications MUST clearly address the specified Selection Criteria, which is included in the Position Description.

Position Description

Application for Employment

Selection Criteria

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