Your Opportunity

Working in a small, close-knit team, you will provide planning and support in the assessment of development applications and work to foster community awareness and compliance with statutory requirements in respect of planning and development matters. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of strategic and statutory planning projects.

This role is suited to suitably qualified and experienced urban / town planners or graduates with a keen interest in this area.

Make an Impact - Enjoy a hands on approach to build relationships with the community and to build a region that is open to positive outcomes.

Team Environment - Being a small team, we adapt to change when needed and get involve with professional discussions with other departments to achieve a basic knowledge across Council.

Professional Growth - Access to training and development to excel in the role. Represent development assessment at continued community engagements projects when required for example, public consultation of the draft planning scheme.

Lifestyle - Enjoy the balance of work and life in the Southern Downs with the unbelievable natural hot spots and leisurely opportunities.

This is currently a full-time position, however part-time hours will be considered for the preferred candidate.

What We Offer

At Southern Downs Regional Council, we know that that our people are our strength. With this front of mind, we provide a wide range of benefits and a holistic approach to supporting our employees, including:

• Competitive wages, conditions and allowances
• Flexible arrangements are open for consideration.
• Generous leave provisions and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Access to a wide range of health and wellness initiatives, including comprehensive, professional and free Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families (24/7 access)

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Southern Downs Regional Council – A Great Place to Work

What we do at SDRC is more than just a job to us. Whether it’s maintaining our clean water supply, keeping our parks and gardens beautiful, servicing our plant and vehicles, providing contemporary library services, responding to natural disasters or showcasing our region’s immense natural beauty and economic strength, every Council employee strives to make a real difference for our local community.

Few employers combine so many diverse disciplines (eg engineers, childcare workers, trades such as mechanics and plumbers, safety specialists, project managers, plant operators, finance experts, IT specialists and urban planners to name a few) in one organisation. At SDRC, we work together towards the same goal. By integrating a multi-disciplined workplace with collective ideas and skillsets, we provide unique opportunities for our people to develop and grow within their chosen career.

We are passionate about aligning business, community and government to achieve social, economic and environmental outcomes. We believe this is best realised when people are invested in the long-term outcomes of where they live and work. If this sounds like you too, then working in local government at SDRC may be right for you.

Our Values

SDRC recognises our people as our strength, and our five values guide how we work with each other, our actions, our decision making and how we serve our community. Our values bring us all together and contribute to our employees having a meaningful and rewarding career, with opportunities to grow and thrive. To learn more about Council's Values, please click on the link in the "Further Information" section of this advertisement, or visit our website.

About the Department

With teams in building, plumbing and planning, the Planning & Development Department falls within the Planning and Environmental Services directorate, tasked with governing development in Southern Downs and fostering growth in the region. The department raises community awareness of compliance with statutory requirements and educates the community on the broader land use policy.

Key functions of the department include assessing development applications and providing advice to developers, residents and elected members. In this role you will provide detailed advice to Council on the associated legislation governing planning and development, find creative solutions to development problems and be involved in the progression and review of strategic planning documents.

The Planning and Development team at SDRC are ready to welcome you, whether you are an experienced professional looking to expand your opportunities in local government or a graduate looking to join a dynamic and diverse Council to kickstart your career.

Term: Full-time / Part-time

Hours of Work: 72.5 full time hours per fortnight

Pay Level: $2,806.57 to $3,455.97 per fortnight (Level 3-5), plus superannuation and annual leave loading

In accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.

Employment Base: Warwick, Queensland

Other Information: Requests to work part-time hours will be considered for the preferred candidate, please indicate in your application if you are interested in this.

What You Will Do

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description below.

(Note: For applicants viewing this job vacancy through SEEK.com, you will be able to access the Position Description by clicking on the "Apply" button, or by visiting the job advertisement on our website at www.https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies).

The complete Key Responsibilities of this role can be found in the Position Description. These include (but are not limited to):

• Provide professional advice to Council, consultants, developers and the general public on planning aspects of development proposals and on all the provisions of the Planning Scheme and associated legislation.
• Prepare development assessment reports, including reports to Council.
• Assist in the maintenance of registers, application tracking systems and records.
• Carry out investigations and research projects in relation to land use, operational works, planning and related areas and prepare associated reports and documentation.

What You Will Need

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Relevant qualification of at least degree level preferred while a Diploma of Town Planning will be considered.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, the relevant State planning legislation including the current Planning Act and Development Assessment rules.
• A sound understanding of contemporary planning methodologies and practices.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively manage interactions with a variety of stakeholders including the public and consultants.
• Well-developed analytical, research and problem solving skills including the ability to prepare routine reports and documentation.
• To be able to demonstrate your competence in relation to all of the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Position Description.

Further Information

For further information about this role and working for Southern Downs Regional Council, please refer to the documents below:

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• Position Description
• Join Southern Downs Regional Council (detailed employment information, including employee benefits)
• Our Values
• Living on the Southern Downs

If you have any additional enquiries in relation to this position, please contact Tonya Collier, Planning Services Coordinator on 0477 034 848.

Apply Now!

At SDRC, we believe that diversity enriches our workplace, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes. We welcome applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities, who have applicable working rights in Australia.

To apply for this opportunity, you will be asked to complete an online application form and provide:

• Your current CV or Resume.

When you are ready to begin your application, please click on the "Apply" button below to be taken to our online application portal. Please ensure you provide all of the information requested and that your application is lodged by the closing date (as shown above). Should you have any difficulty lodging your application online, please contact our People & Culture team on ph 1300 697 372 for assistance.

We look forward to receiving your application.