COM-161 Planner

Please read all information carefully before applying .

Under the general direction of the Manager Planning and Development this position will coordinate and process development applications and other planning matters in line with relevant legislative guidelines, best practices and Council’s planning policies and procedures. The planner will provide accurate and efficient advice on all town planning and development related matters.

Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent

Award: Level 5 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $89,554.00 to $92,428.00 per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Demonstrated experience in interpreting, implementing and enforcing Federal and State legislative frameworks, policies and standards in relation to planning matters including but not limited to the following (as amended) being the;
• Planning Act 2016 and Planning Regulation 2017
• State Planning Policy
• Development Assessment Rules and the Ministers Guidelines and Rules
• Queensland Development Code, and
• Charters Towers Regional Council Local Laws and Policies.
• Extensive experience in liaising, consulting, negotiating and advising Councillors, Council staff, government agencies, the development industry and the general public about planning and development matters.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated presentation, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, research and investigative skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills/literacy with a working knowledge of a wide range of applications (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and other related programs).
• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices, with the ability to identify, resolve and report workplace health and safety issues appropriately.
• Ability to devise innovative solutions and make decisions based on Council policy, project objective and technical considerations.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, or related field.
• Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Tuesday, 2 July 2024

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.