Unlock your career potential as a Planning Officer in shaping the future of Cairns. This exciting opportunity offers a key role in development application assessment and management, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Main Responsibilities
* Assess and manage development applications to deliver technically sound results within legislative deadlines.
* Mentor team members, providing technical guidance and contributing to continuous process enhancement.
* Promote Council interests in legal matters and strategic forums.
Requirements
* Hold graduate or postgraduate qualifications in Town Planning from a recognised university.
* Demonstrate expertise in interpreting and applying the Planning Act 2016.
* Develop excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare detailed correspondence.
* Apply risk management principles to development assessment and facilitate problem-solving/outcomes-oriented work.
Frequently Required Skills
* Town planning knowledge
* Development assessment
* Communication skills
* Risk management
About This Role
This role involves assessing and managing development applications, providing technical leadership, and representing Council in legal matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of town planning principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Key Accountabilities
* Ensure development applications are assessed and managed in accordance with legislative requirements.
* Mentor and guide team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
* Promote Council's interests in legal matters and strategic forums.
Deliverables
The successful applicant will be required to:
* Deliver high-quality development application assessments and recommendations.
* Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
* Promote Council's interests in legal matters and strategic forums.