Planning Officer
About the Department
With teams in building, plumbing and planning, the Planning & Development Department falls within the Planning and Environmental Services directorate, tasked with governing development in Southern Downs and fostering growth in the region. The department raises community awareness of compliance with statutory requirements and educates the community on the broader land use policy. Key functions of the department include assessing development applications and providing advice to developers, residents and elected members. In this role you will provide detailed advice to Council on the associated legislation governing planning and development, find creative solutions to development problems and be involved in the progression and review of strategic planning documents. The Planning and Development team at SDRC are ready to welcome you, whether you are an experienced professional looking to expand your opportunities in local government or a graduate looking to join a dynamic and diverse Council to kickstart your career.
Your Opportunity
Working in a small, close-knit team, you will provide planning and support in the assessment of development applications and work to foster community awareness and compliance with statutory requirements in respect of planning and development matters. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of strategic and statutory planning projects. This role is suited to suitably qualified and experienced urban / town planners or graduates with a keen interest in this area.
- Term: Full-time
- Hours of Work: 72.5 hours per fortnight
- Pay Level: $2,806.57 to $3,455.97 per fortnight (Level 3-5), plus superannuation and annual leave loading
In accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate will be commensurate with relevant skills and experience.
- Employment Base: Warwick, Queensland
- Company
- Southern Downs Regional Council
- Location
- QLD
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- 01 Nov 24
- Applications due
- 19 November 2024
- Salary
- $2,806.57 to $3,455.97 per fortnight