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    Senior Planning Officer - Townsville, Australia - Townsville City Council

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    Fixed Term - Full time
    Description

    TownsvilleCity Council is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia.

    We arecommitted to creating value by growing Townsville through drivingeconomic diversity and generating an enrichinglifestyle.

    Ourorganisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of communityassets including water and wastewater network and treatment,bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle forour residents and visitors through events, providing recreationalfacilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, whilecreating a mentally and physically healthy city.

    We leadcreation of a city for this and future generations by focusing onour transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social,financial, and environmental shocks.

    We are aCouncil led by our community to create an exciting and dynamicfuture.

    TownsvilleCity Council is growing Townsville.

    Aboutthe role

    This positionrequires a dynamic employee who can work across the division anddevelop skills which can assist in multidiscipline teams, both indevelopment assessment and land use streams, providing seniorexpertise where the resources are required in relation to strategicplanning projects and development applicationfunctions.

    A SeniorPlanning Officer will provide professional advice, direction, andleadership to Planning Officers in relation to developmentassessment and the project management of strategic projectsassociated with land use planning.

    The positionsits within a large team environment and works in a broadermulti-discipline where collaboration is essential in makinginformed land use and development assessment decisions. Theposition requires good communication skills and negotiation with avariety of stakeholders to balance land use outcomes for theCity.

    Aboutyou

    Thesuccessful candidate will possess a degree or post graduatequalifications in town planning or other qualifications orexperience which satisfies eligibility for Corporate Membership ofthe Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). The successful candidateshould also have, a minimum of 5 years' experience, whichincludes both land use planning and developmentassessment.

    You will needdetailed knowledge of the following:

  • Related legislation both to Commonwealth and State (e.g., Queensland Heritage Act 1992, Environmental Protection Act 1994, and Contaminated Land Act 1991).
  • The Local Government Act 2009.
  • The Planning Act 2016and associated legislation, regulation and the Townsville City Plan and the Economic Development Act 2012, regulation, and the associated Townsville City Waterfront Priority Development Area Development Scheme.
  • Development assessment, encompassing ability to successfully interpret and apply relevant legislation,
  • Strategic land use planning practices encompassing areas such as statutory planning.
  • Urban design, architecture, social planning, and transport planning.
  • Forfurther information review the Position Description and/or clickApply.

    Applicationsshould be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a CoverLetter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic andwork experience and must include attachments of the relevantqualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

    Closing Date:Thursday 5 October 2023, 11.45pm

    What WeOffer

  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
  • 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Domestic and Family Violence Leave
  • Natural Disaster Leave
  • Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
  • Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
  • Salary Sacrifice opportunities
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
  • Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Active Family Social Club
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply

    If youneed any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or ifyou would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact fora confidential discussion.

    CurrentTCC employees are required to discuss their intention to apply foran advertised position with their Team Leader/Team Manager prior tolodging an application.

    Attachments:
    - N00173,N00431,N00433,N00461,N00464,N00465_Senior Planning


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