Vibrant office with a great team environment Variety of planning projects $96,864 - $107,185 per year, plus 11% Superannuation About Us Narrabri Shire Council is a local government organisation located in Narrabri.
We strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment for our employees, offering flexible hours, work-life balance, ongoing professional development, and a great team environment.
About the Role The Development Planner will be responsible for conducting statutory and strategic planning in a timely and professional manner, with customer satisfaction being central to the process.
This role will contribute to a culture of positive, discretionary, and resilient staff and will aim to exceed customers' expectations by delivering a customer-centric service.
Key responsibilities include: Carrying out robust development assessment within the relevant statutory framework.
Preparing reports and representing Council as needed.
Reviewing and advising on major project applications.
Aiming to have Development Applications (DAs) determined within 20 days.
Researching and preparing technical reports for Council's determination.
Having a sound understanding of applicable local government planning/building/compliance legislation.
For more information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.
About You The ideal candidate for this role will have: Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Science or equivalent discipline with demonstrated experience in Town Planning / Development Assessment, within a local government context Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead and influence others.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and connect with communities.
Strong project management skills and experience in managing complex projects.
A track record of delivering high-quality work within set timeframes.
A good understanding of local government planning and compliance legislation.
Further Enquiries Enquiries regarding this position should be directed to Michelle Henry, Manager Planning and Development, (02) 6799 6866.
How to Apply To apply, follow the instructions below, where you will be diverted to our website and requested to complete the selection criteria and attach your resume and cover letter addressing the requirements of the position.
All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.
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Closing Date For Applications Applications close at 5:00pm on Sunday, 24 November 2024. return to jobs