The Role
Reporting to the Manager Development Services, as Principal Planner , you will be responsible for leading Council's statutory town planning functions and development applications, ensuring that development within the municipality is undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme and Council policies.
The Principal Planner will use their knowledge and experience of the planning system and their methodical approach and ability to follow process to work across a diverse range of planning matters and issues, assisting with research, consultation and analysis, to provide recommendations and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
It is an exciting time to be part of Council and it has recently released its Burnie City Centre Urban Plan: Bringing the beat back to Burnie's City heart .
About City of Burnie
With a population of approx. 20,000, Burnie is located on the North-West Coast of Tasmania and is a diverse and attractive city that celebrates its industrial past and embraces its creative future. Our past has given us the wisdom to help us develop our preferred future. Burnie has been a regional centre for education, health, retail, arts and culture and we want to enhance this role.
Burnie is positioned between the sparkling blue seas of Bass Strait and the bush and forests of the hinterland. The clean beaches form a central part of the Burnie coastal lifestyle and community groups work together to protect and care for flora and fauna that also call Burnie home.
What We Offer
An attractive salary range of $110,000 - $120,000 per annum based on skills and experience 13.5% superannuation 17.5% leave loading Purchased Annual Leave arrangement available Learning and development opportunities Flexible working arrangements and a modern working environment Constructive workplace culture with an appetite to challenge the status quo Additional Information
For additional information please refer to the attached position description or contact our People Services Coordinator at 03 6430 5818, or email
Interested in Applying?
Applications close Tuesday, 26 November 2024 but don't leave it to the last minute, we'll be looking at candidates as they come through for a soon as possible start!
Applicants are asked to submit the following:
Cover letter, providing a brief introduction and an outline of your interest and motivation in applying for the role, A 2-3 page statement summarising the 'To Be Successful' selection criteria as it relates to you; and Curriculum Vitae outlining relevant work experience and qualifications. Applications are to be emailed to
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