Assessment Officer – Planning
Leverage your planning assessment skills and play a key role in the development of our state’s top wine, food and tourism region. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team working on a wide variety of planning assessments and projects.
We are looking for a dedicated, customer focused team player with a genuine interest and experience in the planning industry. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in delivering an exceptional customer experience, collaborates with the team and ensures compliance with legislative timeframes and processes. Some of your key responsibilities will include processing, assessing, and making recommendations on planning applications and delivering technical and procedural advice regarding developmental matters to the organisation and customers.
To be successful you will need:
- Knowledge and understanding of planning assessment, the planning industry and a passion for enhancing the built environment.
- A natural customer service ability with excellent communication skills to guide customers through complex enquiries.
- Key technical knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations and codes including the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, the Regulations and Planning & Design Code.
- Experience in the delivery of end-to-end planning assessment processes compliant with relevant legislation.
- Interest, understanding and insight into the longer-term goals and objectives of the organisation.
- The ability to read and analyse plans and specifications and to source and interpret relevant information.
- An excellent ability to work within a team environment autonomously and to engage in knowledge sharing for the benefit of learning and development.
We’re seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates, the level of responsibility and remuneration associated with your employment will be commensurate with your level of experience and qualifications.
Join a progressive & flexible organisation in this opportunity to influence change and be valued for your contribution. This is a full-time, permanent position offered at General Officer Level 4/5 under our Enterprise Agreement 2022. We are open to flexible work options and alternative work arrangements for the right candidate.
Benefits of working with us
Council is committed to delivering quality services and recognises that to achieve this, providing an environment for staff to flourish is essential. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on offer:
- Flexible work culture with flexi time and flexible work arrangements.
- An innovative Employee Wellbeing and Resilience Program.
- Competitive discounts on private health insurance.
- Generous uniform allowance.
- Journey insurance and income protection.
- Professional development and industry networking.
Essential position requirements
- This position requires you to hold and provide evidence of a current and valid National Police Check (NPC) before being appointed to the position.
- All employees are required to undertake a pre-employment medical prior to commencement for income protection purposes.
For further information and a copy of the position description, please refer to www.barossa.sa.gov.au. or contact the Organisational Culture and People team on (08) 8563 8444. To apply please forward your application addressing the position competency profile to The Barossa Council via ocp@barossa.sa.gov.au or via our website.
Applications close Monday 23 September 2024 at 5pm
The Barossa Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles, a constructive culture, workplace diversity and professional development. We welcome applications from those with diverse backgrounds including people who live with disability and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure all employees are successful in their roles.
- Company
- The Barossa Council
- Location
- SA
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- 09 Sep 24
- Applications due
- 23 September 2024
- Salary
- $84,727 - $96,684 p.a.