About us

Northern Midlands Council is where community, opportunity and impact come together. Serving communities across a large and diverse municipal area, Council provides a broad range of services, programs and facilities that support community wellbeing and participation. For more information about our Vision, Values and Mission visit www.nmc.tas.gov.au.

About the role

Finishing your planning qualification or recently graduated? Put your learning into practice with a team of planners ready to mentor you. Join our busy Development Services department, guided by the Senior Planner, and build your career from the ground up.

Get to know planning from the first enquiry onwards. You’ll work with applications, records and correspondence, and help people with everyday planning questions. These duties will stay part of your role as you grow. With changing priorities, research and opportunities to assist with site inspections, there’s plenty of variety along the way.

Our planners will help you build your skills and confidence over time. As you develop, you’ll take on more statutory planning work and work towards handling suitable routine assessments independently. The Senior Planner will agree when you’re ready, with the required reviews and approvals along the way. There may also be opportunities to help with strategic research and projects in a supporting role, alongside everyday enquiries and administration.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside the planning team, you will:

• help process applications, check information and keep records accurate;
• answer routine planning enquiries and refer questions that need further advice;
• assist with correspondence, notifications, referrals and other planning processes;
• research planning requirements and assist with site inspections, assessments and reports;
• build towards managing suitable routine applications within your demonstrated skills and authorised responsibilities; and
• support strategic research and consultation as allocated, and learn through mentoring, training and feedback while following Council procedures and working safely.

About you

Bring curiosity, attention to detail and a willingness to get involved. You enjoy helping people, can organise your work when priorities change, and are ready to learn from feedback. You don’t need to arrive as an experienced planner.

You’re happy to get involved in administration, keep accurate records and help customers. You’ll use initiative and know when to ask for guidance. As you learn to assess applications, the team will guide you through the separate decision-making process: statutory decisions and powers still require formal delegations, review and approvals.

To be successful in this role, you will meet the following selection criteria:

Essential Criteria:

• Recently completed, or currently in the final year of, a tertiary qualification in planning, urban and regional planning or a related discipline. If not already obtained, the qualification must be completed within 12 months of commencement.
• A demonstrated interest in a career in planning and local government, including a willingness to undertake planning administration and customer service duties.
• Ability to research, interpret and apply technical information.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team and with increasing independence under appropriate guidance.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A current driver’s licence, or the ability to obtain one within an agreed period.

Desirable Criteria:

• Understanding of land use planning principles and the role of local government in planning and development.
• Understanding of, or exposure to, the Tasmanian planning system.
• Previous experience in a local government, administrative, customer service or professional office environment.
• Experience with electronic records management, mapping or GIS applications.

The successful applicant will be subject to a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical to assess suitability for the role.

Our culture and benefits

You’ll have a positive team around you for support as you settle into the role. We’re committed to ongoing learning and development, with opportunities to broaden your skills and grow. Your health, safety and wellbeing matter to us, and we’re committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive workplace as an equal opportunity employer.

Your benefits include 14% superannuation, discounted gym and pool membership, health and wellbeing initiatives, and learning and development opportunities. Salary and other employment terms will be negotiated with the successful applicant in accordance with the Northern Midlands Council Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028.

What we’ll offer you:

• mentoring and practical guidance from our team of planners;
• experience across the everyday administration, enquiries and statutory processes that underpin planning;
• varied work in a busy department, with opportunities to learn through real planning matters; and
• a pathway to increased responsibility as your capability develops, with appropriate authorisation and review.

Apply now

Click the Apply button to submit your application. You will be redirected to Council's recruitment advertising site - applynow.net.au. Applications received via alternate methods will not be considered. 

Tell us what interests you about the role and what you’d bring to the team. Send a current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience—you can draw on examples from your studies as well as any work experience. You’ll also answer questions about your suitability for the role during the application process.

Applications close 15 November 2026

Applications may be reviewed as they are received, with candidates assessed and shortlisted through a competitive, merit-based selection process. Council may commence interviews during the advertising period while the vacancy remains open.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

Northern Midlands Council is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. All roles that perform work in public and commercial areas accessible by children and vulnerable members of our community may require applicants to be able to obtain and hold a Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People clearance. All roles require a National Criminal History Check.

Authorised by Acting General Manager, Maree Bricknell