Development Officer Planning

• Permanent full-time role
• Salary (Level 5): $107,079 to $111,853 per annum, plus superannuation
• Based at Hilton, SA
• Car parking onsite

What you'll do

The successful candidate will contribute to the City Development department’s responsibilities to ensure that development within the City is of a high quality, standard and function, and achieves a high level of consistency with statutory requirements.  Our work contributes to the achievement of a high quality of urban design and amenity for residents, workers and visitors to the City.  At the City of West Torrens, we assess a range of development including residential (infill, character and heritage), mixed-use, commercial, industrial and community applications.  Our Council areas also include 3 urban corridors and the Adelaide Airport which present many planning considerations for development that is unique to the City of West Torrens.

As a member of our Planning Team, you'll be given the opportunity to provide high quality planning assessment services to our community, as well as advice and education around planning matters that relate to West Torrens. You will also be enthusiastic and adaptive working with our customers and colleagues.

As a member of our Planning Team, you will:

• Assess a range of development applications
• Provide professional technical planning and development advice to our community, applicants and key stakeholders
• Provide quality customer experience
• Prepare reports for the Council Assessment Panel

Who you are

If you enjoy solving problems, know how to build relationships, have great verbal and written communication skills and know how to set work priorities and meet deadlines, you could be a great addition to our Planning team.

It is important that you have experience in urban planning and development assessment along with a sound knowledge of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and other related legislation related to development assessment functions.

You must also have the essential qualification/accreditation as per the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Eligibility to join the Planning Institute of Australia in the Member or Associate Class
• Accredited Professional - Planning Level 3 or 4 as defined under the Accredited Professionals Scheme under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016. Applicants currently working toward obtaining accreditation are encouraged to apply.
• White Card (or willing to obtain)

In addition, in accordance with the requirements of this role, a National Police Clearance and a current Class C Driver's Licence will be required as part of the recruitment process.

City of West Torrens' proposition, 'Beyond the Paycheque'

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive workplace for all employees, ensuring all are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage and support a workplace that values individual differences, experiences and perspectives and aim to foster these to achieve organisation and individual benefit.

We are committed to maintaining our White Ribbon Accreditation.

We promote diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 

Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

We value staff well-being and professional development and offer a range of benefits and support that help balance work and life.

In addition to salary, you are supported with.

• Excellent work-life balance with a 40-hour working week and monthly rostered day off (for full time employees). 
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund.
• A holistic health and well-being program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
• Free access up to 3 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Journey accident insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Corporate uniform allowance.
• Study assistance.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• On-site car parking.

So are you interested?

If you can picture yourself working within our City Development Department to provide a valuable service to our community, click on the position description below to find out more!

• Level 5 Development Officer Planning

Enquiries to: Danijel, Senior Development Officer Planning on 8416 6278.

How do you apply?

Respond to the questions below then submit a cover letter, resume, copy of your relevant qualification, accreditation (if available), white card (if available), driver's licence and National Police Clearance (within 6 months of issue if available).   

Closing Date: Thursday 5 November at 9:00am 

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