Senior Development Officer Planning / Development Officer Planning
Government - Local (Government & Defence)
Full time
* Salary Level 5 or Level 6 depending on formal accreditation and experience
* Salary (Level 5) : $98,151 to $102,527 per annum, plus superannuation
* Salary (Level 6) : $106,171 to $113,415 per annum, plus superannuation
* Based at Hilton, SA
What you'll do
The successful candidate will contribute to the City Development department’s responsibilities to ensure that development within the City is of a high quality, standard and function, and achieves a high level of consistency with statutory requirements. Our work contributes to the achievement of a high quality of urban design and amenity for residents, workers and visitors to the City. At the City of West Torrens we assess a range of development including residential (infill, character and heritage), mixed-use, commercial, industrial and community applications.
As a member of our Planning Team in the City Development department, you'll be given the opportunity to provide high quality planning assessment services to our community, as well as advice and education around planning matters that relate to West Torrens. You will be enthusiastic and adaptive working with our customers and colleagues.
As a member of our Planning Team, you will :
* Assess a range of development applications.
* Provide professional technical planning and development advice to our community, applicants and key stakeholders.
* Prepare reports for the Council Assessment Panel.
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other Planning Team members (Senior role).
Who you are
If you enjoy solving problems, know how to build relationships, have great verbal and written communication skills and know how to set work priorities and meet deadlines, you could be a great addition to our City Development, Planning team.
It is important that you have experience in urban planning and development assessment along with a sound knowledge of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and other related legislation related to development assessment functions.
You must also have a minimum essential qualification / accreditation as per the following :
* Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent tertiary qualification.
* Eligibility to join the Planning Institute of Australia in the Member or Associate Class.
* Accredited Professional - Planning Level 3 or 4 as defined under the Accredited Professionals Scheme under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 or willingness to obtain.
* Current White Card.
In addition, in accordance with the requirements of this role, a National Police Clearance and a current Class C Driver's Licence will be required as part of the Recruitment process.
City of West Torrens' proposition, 'Beyond the Paycheque'
We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive workplace for all employees, ensuring all are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage and support a workplace that values individual differences, experiences and perspectives and aim to foster these to achieve organisation and individual benefit.
We value staff well-being and professional development and offer a range of benefits and support that help balance work and life.
In addition to salary, you are supported with :
* Excellent work-life balance with a 40-hour working week and monthly rostered day off (for full time employees).
* Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund.
* A holistic health and well-being program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
* Free access up to 3 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.
* Paid parental leave.
* Study assistance.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* On-site car parking.
So are you interested?
If you can picture yourself working within our City Development Department to provide a valuable service to our community, click on the relevant position description below to find out more!
How do you apply?
Respond to the questions below then submit a cover letter, resume, a copy of your vaccination record, white card (if available), a copy of your driver's licence, National Police Clearance (within 6 months of issue if available).
Closing Date : Monday 2 December 2024 at 9 : 00am
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