Applications closing on 31 August 2025, 11:59 PM
Reference number
CCB-142
Job Type
Full Time
Package
$90,418.00 to $95,198.00 per annum
ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
The role of Planning Officer will play a key function in driving the success and achievement of Council by providing high quality customer service and planning and development advice for matters relating to development assessment, strategic planning and compliance.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent – Flexible Working Arrangements may be considered for this role
Award: Level 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range:$90,418.00 to $95,198.00 per annum
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
* Ability to interpret, implement and enforce Federal and State legislative frameworks, policies and standards in relation to planning matters including but not limited to the following (as amended) being the:
* Planning Act 2016 and Planning Regulation 2017
* State Planning Policy
* Development Assessment Rules and the Ministers Guidelines and Rules
* Queensland Development Code, and
* Charters Towers Regional Council Local Laws and Policies.
* Demonstrated experience supporting planning assessment processes in a local government or similar environment.
* Ability to assist in preparing reports, correspondence, and basic advice on planning and development matters.
* Ability to deal with customers and community representatives (Councillors) in a courteous and professional manner.
* Developed and demonstrated range of interpersonal and communication skills, together with demonstrated presentation and negotiation skills.
* Analytical, research and investigative skills.
* Well-developed time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
* Sound computer skills/literacy with a working knowledge of a wide range of applications (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and other related programs).
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices, with the ability to identify, resolve and report workplace health and safety issues appropriately.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
* Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Law or related field, or about to graduate
| Essential Licences |
* Possession and maintenance of a Queensland 'C' Class Driver Licence
| Physical Requirements / Position Environment |
* This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and operating a computer and telephone. May be required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call or email.
CLOSING DATE
11.59pm Sunday, 31 August 2025
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.