A varied and challenging ro le responsible for the assessment of development applications Competitive annual salary commencing at $90,446.20 plus up to 13% superannuation. Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness pr ograms, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO About the RegionGympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering these unique opportunities.OFFICER DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT - Readvertised(Previous Applicants Need Not Apply) Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $90,446.20 plus up to 13% superannuationClosing Date: Sunday 28th April 2024 at 11.00pm AESTNo late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. Role OverviewProtect and enhance the livability of our community by appropriately interpreting and implementing Council's Planning Scheme through the timely assessment and decision recommendations for development applications.What we are looking forGympie Regional Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Town Planner for a full-time permanent position within a unique region, currently experiencing a development boom. Reporting to the Manager Planning, you will be working in a team of Planning professionals to foster positive development outcomes while ensuring the quality of the built and natural environment is protected through sustainable economic development.Your experience will be relied on to provide consistent advice to all relevant stakeholders on land use planning matters, and a key responsibility will be the preparation of reports to Council on all aspects of the development assessment process.To be considered, you must have:Degree or post-graduate degree in planning recognised for corporate membership by the Planning Institute of Australia.Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to development assessment within Queensland.Demonstrated experience of statutory planning or development assessment within the public or private sectors, with the ability to assess and resolve complex planning matters.Ability to interpret statutory requirements relevant to development assessment within Queensland.Demonstrated ability and commitment to the delivery of positive and respectful customer service.High level written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective report writing and correspondence, and to effectively convey information on complex planning matters to Council’s customers.Knowledge of the role of local government and its service functionsAn understanding of the planning issues specific to the Gympie Region would be regarded favourably, as would additional qualifications in natural resources, landscape architecture, architecture or urban design.Position DescriptionFor a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. Who to ContactFor information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager Planning, Tania Stenholm on 54810421 or email
[email protected] assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email
[email protected] we offer?Nine-day fortnightAccess to employee health and well-being programsFitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.Long service leave after seven years.Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per centAccess to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.Our ValuesAccountabilityCommunicationCustomer Service FocusedIntegrityTeamwork and CollaborationFor a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.Our ProcessSuccessful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.Keen to applyKeen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:1) Download and review the position description above2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account )3) Click 'APPLY'4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.Applications close on Sunday 28th April 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.Personal Details * Required field Title * First name * Last name * E-mail * Digits only or add + for international numbers Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)Questions Do you have the right to work in Australia? (This is a mandatory requirement for the position.) * Yes No Are you an existing employee of Gympie Regional Council? * Yes No If no, have you previously been employed by Gympie Regional Council? Yes No Do you have a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence? * Yes No EEO Data CollectionProviding this information is voluntary. Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used as statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development and reporting.Do you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? Yes No Are you from a racial, ethnic or ethno-religious group which is a minority in Australian society? Yes No If 'Yes', please provide details. Is English the primary language spoken at home? Yes No Do you have a disability? Yes No If you answered 'Yes' to having a disability, do you require an adjustment to be made at work? Please outline your relevant qualifications as they apply to this position. * Outline your experience as a Town Planner or Development Assessment Officer. Include a broad description of some of the development applications you have assessed recently. * What experience do you have at providing technical advice, both verbally and written, on planning related matters, and how do you ensure your advice is understand across your cross section of stakeholders? * DeclarationI declare the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my current knowledge. I understand that any employment offer will be based on the accuracy of this application and results of relevant checks and any misrepresentation of the facts or omission of relevant material may be a cause for dismissal. * Yes Your IP address (15.158.19.175) has been logged. 322 Hits.
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