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Posted: 23/12/2025
• Closing Date: 18/01/2026
• Salary: $84,511.44 – $93,284.82
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Cooma
• Job Category: Built & Natural Environment
Job Description
Position Package: $84,511-93,284 (pro‑rata) + 12 % super (Grade 9 SMRC Salary System 2025‑2026).
Duration: 12 month contract, 21 hours per week.
About the Role
* Provide planning and development information to customers across Council offices as part of the counter and telephone enquiry team.
* Respond to verbal and written advice requests from applicants and the public as Council's first point of contact for development and planning matters.
* Deliver routine Development Assessment Service activities and inform the Development Coordinator of any matters needing reporting to Council.
* Issue certificates under s10.7 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
* Assess and report on development applications (including S4.55 applications) made under the Environment Planning & Assessment Act 1979, the Local Government Act and related legislation.
* Facilitate application processing within statutory requirements and Council policies, in accordance with performance goals.
* Investigate instances of non‑compliance with development consents and initiate enforcement actions where appropriate in consultation with the Development Coordinator.
* Maintain prompt and accurate registration of all planning related correspondence and documentation, including emails, into Council's electronic Records Management System.
* Process all information confidentially.
* Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence‑based decision‑making, enhance capability and optimise capacity.
About You
* Recognised tertiary qualifications (degree level or above) in town planning or related field, or working toward a degree level qualification in town planning.
* Demonstrated working knowledge of the Environmental Planning Assessment Act, the Local Government Act and other relevant legislation.
* Proven high level of oral and written communication skills, including community consultation, report writing and verbal presentation.
* Demonstrated experience in providing effective quality customer service as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Demonstrated ability to produce work within established time frames and with limited supervision.
* Demonstrated experience and commitment to working cooperatively and productively as part of a team in accordance with Council's core values.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply planning controls.
* Sound interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Demonstrated working knowledge of computer applications.
* Current Class C Driver's Licence; ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this licence.
* Construction White Card.
Desirable Criteria
* Previous experience in the assessment and determination of development applications.
* Previous experience and demonstrated ability to manage appeals and participate in Land and Environment Court proceedings.
* Completed training in Section 4.14 bushfire assessments.
* Working knowledge of the s7.10 planning certificates process.
How to Apply
Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the Apply link. Use your cover letter to address the essential and desirable criteria, as outlined in the Position Description. Good applications demonstrate that you have what is needed to be successful in this role.
Enquiries
For any enquiries relating to the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer:
Email:
Phone: 1300 345 345
At Snowy Monaro Regional Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce that reflects the unique region, community and customers we serve. Council is a smoke‑free work environment. Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.
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