Planning Advisory Officer - Hurstville, Australia - Georges River Council

Georges River Council

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Hurstville, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About Our Council
Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy.

We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

About the Team

As part of our dedicated and high performing Environment & Planning Directorate, the Development and Building team are responsible for the delivery of Building Code of Australia requirements and Building certification, Development Assessment and Pre-lodgment and specialist advice.

The department facilitates quality, compliant, sustainable development across the LGA ranging from established urban areas, through to urban renewal activity centres, future growth areas and environmental sensitive significant areas.

The team is filled with talented and passionate individuals who are committed to working together and with the business to achieve its goals and objectives.

We take our values very seriously, and recognise our contributions benefit our people, and more broadly, the community.

Our goal is to be the best at what we do and ensure Council is a great place to work.

About the Opportunity and what we can offer you

In this role you will provide accurate expert technical advice and assistance to the public in respect of all general planning, development and building matters.

This position will also provide professional advice, education and guidance to Customer Service staff and all internal customers.

Permanent, Full time
Salary is from $72, $84,559.01 per annum plus 10.5% superannuation.
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid work arrangements, and flexible start and finish times
Additional Health and Wellbeing paid leave.
Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
Employee Assistance Program
Salary Packaging Options
Sponsored Study Program
Parental Leave and Support
Employee Rewards Program
Ongoing Education and Resources

What we're looking for
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

Completion or near completion of tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
Relevant practical experience in a similar role. Minimum 2 years experience.
NSW Class C Driver's Licence.
Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills.
High level of interpersonal skills with a commitment to the provision of quality customer service.
Ability to work within a multidisciplined team.
Commitment to quality customer service.
Demonstrated ability to produce work within established timeframes and with limited supervision.
Sound computer literacy with demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Roopali Pandey, Acting Coordinator Development Advisory and Specialist Services on

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website

Closing Date:
2 April 2023 at 11.30PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, peoplefocused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community. _
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation._