We're on the lookout for a motivated and resourceful Planner with great communication skills to join our growing team. You'll get to work on a wide range of planning applications and be part of some interesting projects. You'll be joining a supportive, knowledgeable and experienced City Planning team that values collaboration and fresh ideas.

Key responsibilities

Give helpful, timely advice on planning matters to the public, developers, and other teams – including early guidance on use/development and subdivision proposals.

Review and process planning applications, do site visits when needed, and work with other teams to make sure everything lines up with council and state policies and rules.

Contribute to planning legislation and policy updates and help out with projects to improve planning processes.

Support the team by handling planning enquiries, assisting colleagues, helping with planning compliance matters and contributing to a positive, solutions-focused workplace.

About you

Suitable tertiary qualification in planning or associated field, or satisfactory progress towards such a qualification.

Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to planning processes.

Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary building and planning issues and principles.

What we offer you

Base salary between $89,760.55 and $99,774.18 will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 12.5% superannuation

Permanent/full-time

Monthly rostered day off

Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, salary continuance insurance and a superb work life balance - plus many other benefits.

Apply online

Apply via our careers page: Jobs - Clarence City Council and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the Clarence City Council Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.

For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Memory Hatendi (Team Leader Planning Assessment) on 6217 9568.

Position Description

Download the position description from our careers page: Jobs - Clarence City Council.

Council commitment

Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 5 May 2025.