Senior Development Assessment Planner
- Permanent Full-time Position Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications - Level 7 $110,853 to $117,038 +
- Superannuation
- Income Protection
- Flexible Hours of Work
Established in 1839, the Town of Gawler is one of South Australia’s most significant historic towns, in one of the state’s fastest growing regions. The successful applicants will be highly motivated, and will ideally possess a commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of the Town of Gawler.
The Town of Gawler is seeking to employ a suitably qualified and self-motivated mid-career professional to join the Development Services Team.
The Town of Gawler is seeking a highly motivated person who is looking to further develop their career in Planning.
The successful candidate will have a formal qualification in Urban and Regional Planning and would ideally have at least 5 years’ experience. You will have exceptional customer service and conflict resolution skills, as well as highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
You will work well both autonomously and in a team environment. If you are keen to develop your planning career, the Town of Gawler provides excellent working conditions and benefits to support its employees that will bring you reward, recognition and job satisfaction. Reporting to the Manager of Development Services and Assessment, the Senior Development Assessment Planner will provide planning advice to both internal and external stakeholders, as well as undertake development assessment of residential, industrial, commercial applications and land divisions.
Key objectives of the role include;
- Providing planning advice to applicants, members of the public, internal departments and other stakeholders.
- Undertake assessment of a broad range of development within a fast-growing local government area.
- Deliver a high level of customer service as the Duty Planner both through verbal and written correspondence.
- Assist with the preparation of various reports including Council Assessment Panel reports.
- Undertake compliance tasks relative to planning legislation.
- Work closely with other internal departments including building, engineering and regulatory services regarding development matters.
Attendance at out-of-hours meetings, including but not limited to monthly Council Assessment Panel meetings is a requirement of the role.
How to apply
If you would like to know more about this position, please contact Edouard Pool, Team Leader Planning (08) 8522 9229.
Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with Town of Gawler’s Values and Behaviours.
To be considered for the position, applicants must address the Essential Criteria, Personal Skills, Knowledge and Experience in the Position Description.
All applications must be addressed to the Acting CEO, Andrew Goodsell, and be submitted via email only to: employment@gawler.sa.gov.au
Council is an equal opportunity employer that is passionate about embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Town of Gawler is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free work environment.
General enquiries can be made to the Manager People and Culture, Sue Tobin on (08) 8522 9291.
Applications close when the position has been filled.
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- Company
- Town of Gawler
- Location
- SA
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- 15 Jul 24
- Salary
- Level 7 $110,853 to $117,038 + Superannuation