Statutory Planning Officer

Position Information

Are you passionate about shaping vibrant communities through urban and regional planning? Latrobe and Kentish Councils can offer you a unique experience through our resource sharing model which will provide the successful applicant the opportunity to work across two of the most rapidly developing municipalities in Tasmania.

We are looking for a motivated Statutory Planning Officer to join our team and take advantage of the diverse experiences we can offer and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across both municipalities.

In this role, you will provide professional planning advice and assess development applications in alignment with Council planning schemes. If you are seeking a new challenge, or the prospect of lifestyle change that only our part of Tasmania can offer, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work with Us?

At Latrobe and Kentish Councils, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Here are some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Achieve work-life balance with options tailored to your needs, including a 19-day month with rostered days off arrangements.
• Generous Superannuation: Up to 15.5% (including compulsory SGC and an additional 50% of any extra super an Employee contributes up to a maximum of 4% of the Employee’s annual gross salary).
• Uniform Allowance: Up to $400 annually after probation, with reimbursements for associated costs.
• Health & Wellbeing: Reimbursements up to $150 per calendar year for the cost of medical checks.
• Career Growth: Be part of two dynamic Councils that invest in their team’s professional development and offer varied experiences across regions.

Note: Benefits and entitlements are subject to change with prior notification with the newly negotiated Enterprise Agreement in 2025.

Qualifications and Licences

• Driver Licence.
• A degree qualification in regional and/or urban planning or related field.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Sound understanding of planning schemes and how they inform and relate to municipal development and sustainability.
• A strong customer service orientation which is solution focused and empathetic.
• A track record of being highly organised, timely and focused to determine and deliver on priorities.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent writing skills and an ability to determine the appropriate communications for various audiences and situations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated high level research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed computer skills.

Desirable

• An understanding and working knowledge of local government.

About Us

The Latrobe and Kentish Councils are located adjacent to each other in the north-west of Tasmania and cover an area from the coastal beaches of Port Sorell to the Highland regions of Mount Roland and Cradle Mountain.

Latrobe and Kentish Councils value collaboration and partnerships both within and outside their municipalities. As part of their business model, the Councils have entered into a resource-sharing arrangement. This allows both Councils to deliver services and outcomes for their respective communities to gain benefits that may have been otherwise unattainable.

Since the inception of the resource sharing arrangements in 2010, the number of resources shared has steadily grown and the two Councils now operate as one organisation with each Council retaining their respective elected representatives.

More Information and How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on either the Latrobe Council or Kentish Council website

• www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/notice-board/job-vacancies
• www.kentish.tas.gov.au/council/employment

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol screen and provide a current national police check.

Closing Date: 28th March 2025 at 4pm