Are you a town planner looking for an interesting and varied development assessment role?
About the role:
As a Planner in our development assessment team, you can help shape the future of our region by facilitating best-practice outcomes. We hope you like variety, because we don't pigeon-hole our town planners. You'll be assessing all kinds of applications against Council's planning scheme – rural and urban, industrial and residential, large and small. Our Planning Branch strives for continual improvement and offers a supportive team environment where you can mentor and be mentored, while dealing with a range of exciting and challenging projects. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Perform a range of town planning functions - general planning advice, development enquiries and other planning matters (for internal and external stakeholders) Assess a wide range of development applications Establish working relationships with stakeholders to assist in delivering high-quality outcomes What's on offer?
This is a full-time permanent role, Level 3 to 5 town planner position with a salary between $70,069.71 and $87,970.19 plus superannuation of up to 12.65%.
Become a key member of a passionate and dedicated team. Based in Toowoomba, a beautiful regional city with a relaxed way of life, plenty of open space, affordable property prices, and proximity to Brisbane. Four weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. Free car parking. Professional development and learning opportunities. Opportunities to salary sacrifice. Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one single membership. Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families. A range of progressive health and wellbeing services. Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day! About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A degree recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia, or VET assessed equivalent. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Be outcome and result focused. Able to assess development applications and prepare associated correspondence and reports. Be committed to Council's values and behaviours of accountability, safety and wellbeing, teamwork, honesty and respect. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
For full details about this position, download the Position Description which includes the Position Success Criteria. Your application should include two documents:
A cover letter which explains why you want to work in this role and addresses the 'position success criteria' in two pages or less; and Your current resume. To ensure your application is considered, follow the instructions above.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
About Council:
The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city with a population of 180,000 and employs approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and enthusiastic, about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to gain experience in your career.
Visit our website for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further information:
Please contact Richard Green on (07) 4688 6611 within business hours.
The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm Wednesday 20 March 2024.
$70,069.71 - $87,970.19 gross per annum plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation #J-18808-Ljbffr