Permanent Full Time, 9-day Fortnight, 36 Hours per week $111,401 to $117,924 Plus Super Position Brief - Senior Planner
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
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Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
9-day fortnight. Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations. Allowing you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. Personal and professional development courses providing pathways and opportunities for growth. Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport We have a generous superannuation scheme and an employee-driven Social Club to get you amongst the action!
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
About Your New Branch
Located in the Planning, Regulation and Services Gold Coast Department, the City Development Branch promotes sustainable development throughout the city to benefit residents and the environment. The Branch is responsible for the assessment of development applications. Responsibilities also include the provision of planning and building advice, development assessment and improvement, developer contributions, infrastructure compliance and planning appeals and research.
About Your New Role
As a Senior Planner you will ensure the development of the city is in accordance with current planning policy and environmental principles. This includes ensuring the public, developers, consultants, City personnel and government agencies are fully advised of and comply with the requirements of the Corporate Plan, City Plan, relevant Acts and City policies. You are also responsible for contributing to a positive workplace culture.
This is a leadership role in the Branch, and you will exercise tasks and decision making under the broad direction to the Coordinator Development Assessment.
Key Deliverables Of The Role
Create a positive workplace culture by encouraging constructive collaboration to achieve positive city outcomes. Assess, manage and present complex development applications and/or referral agency applications pursuant to the Planning Act 2016 and Planning Regulation 2017 and assessment of development applications pursuant to various Preliminary Approvals and Variation Approvals in accordance with relevant legislation. Liaise negotiate and direct relevant internal asset custodians and infrastructure stakeholders on matters in relation to non-trunk infrastructure matters and trunk infrastructure matters as identified in the LGIP. Have a strong understanding of site-based constraints and natural hazards, and their impact on development outcomes. Thorough and detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant State Government legislation, the City Plan, Local Laws and City policies. Responsible for the presentation, advice and direction of complex and technical development applications to Councillors during Committee meetings and/or Council meetings. Provide professional support to the Coordinator Development Assessment and provide mentoring and knowledge sharing to other planners within the section. Provide a high level of customer service and ensure prompt responses to written and verbal requests. Provide specialist technical and professional advice to a wide range of council personnel, government agencies, professional consultants, solicitors, community groups and the public to facilitate exemplary planning outcomes.
Your application may also be considered for other planning positions within the City Development Branch.
What You Bring To Your New Role
Hold a Bachelor Degree of Town Planning or equivalent knowledge. A minimum 3-4 years’ experience in a planning position. You are passionate, enthusiastic and motivated to work in a dynamic environment. Developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, consultation and presentation skills. Ability to research, analyse and investigate by seeking relevant facts, sourcing appropriate information and identifying workable solutions. Ability to work independently and within a team environment and foster good relationships with other team members. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise in a planning environment. Able to deliver high quality service to customers (internal and external) and understand/respond to customer expectations appropriately. Proficient in technology and can adapt to new systems and processes.
How To Apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person: Shane Weterings
Contact Email: sweterings@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 11:59pm
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.