Principal Planner - Development Assessment (10379)
Job No:
CHR781
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 7: $102,145.95 - $107,492.97 per annum + Superannuation
Are you an experienced Senior Planner looking to expand and solidify your career in a leadership role?
Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Principal Planner - Development Assessment to join a small yet highly productive professional team of planners.
This exciting opportunity will allow you to:
- Embrace the opportunity to work on a diverse range of development assessment applications of varying complexities across the residential, commercial and industrial planning space.
- Communicate your technical expertise on complex planning concepts and matters with Council members, the community and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to Councils' strategic planning initiatives and focus on business improvement processes.
- Develop and mentor the small planning team to deliver work of a high calibre, complying with relevant legislation, statutory timeframes and in accordance with Council policies. You will directly supervise a small number of staff.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum of Queensland C Class provisional drivers licence.
- A degree level qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent discipline.
- A record of high performance in the assessment of development applications for a diverse range of complex development proposals.
- Extensive experience in managing, reviewing and improving development assessment processes, ideally 5+ years with preference for recent Queensland based experience.
- Recent experience of leading a team.
- Extensive professional town planning experience within Local Government or private sector.
- Experience in developing and achieving strategic goals and ability to effectively manage change.
- Demonstrated experience in operating in politically sensitive environments.
- Expertise in negotiating positive outcomes with high level customers.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Flexible working arrangements may be considered for the successful applicant
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness passport eligibility
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical assessment
- Qualification check
- Reference and licence checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 5pm.
Please note - applicants may be contacted and progressed through the recruitment process prior to the closing date.