Planning Officer

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Planning Officer – Development Assessment Gympie Based 

Position Summary:

On behalf of our client we are seeking an experienced planning officer for a temporary assignment to assist the development assessment team for an immediate start. The role will be from Monday to Friday, start to finish times can be negotiated as appropriate.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Resolving complex planning issues to achieve the best result for the public
• Interpret statutory requirements to development assessment with Queensland
• Resolve complex planning issues to achieve the best result for the public
• Asses development applications
• Facilitate with design services the processing of applications
• Provide advice to all relevant stakeholders on land use planning matters and development applications that are submitted

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience of statutory planning or development assessment within the public or private sectors (Desirable)
• Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to development assessment within Queensland
• Understanding of local government and its service functions
• Eligibility to work in Australia (Essential)
• Current 'C' Class driver's licence (Essential)
• Qualification in natural resources, landscape architecture, architecture or urban design (Desirable)
• Degree or post-graduate degree in planning

Due to the high number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Applicants' confidentiality is assured!