Planning Officer

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Detail information about job Planning Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

Our client is based in Logan and is seeking a Planning Officer to assist the Development Assessment in the technical services.  
 
This contract is from 16th July 2018 with an initial finish date of 11th January 2018 at $39.24p/h + Super.
 
Key responsibilities:
 
Level 3 – Planning Officer

• Undertakes low risk applications and co-ordination of material change of use, operational works (advertising devices), reconfiguring of a lot, compliance assessments, building works assessable against the planning scheme and standard building work applications.

 
Level 4 – Planning Officer

• Undertakes low risk applications and other applications under general supervision and co-ordination of material change of use, operational works (advertising devices), reconfiguring of a lot, compliance assessments and building works applications.

 
Provide technical advice in relation to planning matters to both internal and external customers.
 
Level 5 – Planning Officer

• Undertakes assessment of applications under general supervision and co-ordination of material change of use, operational works (advertising devices), reconfiguring of a lot, compliance assessments and building works applications.

 

• Supervision of Student Planning Officers or other Planning Officers.

 

• Provide technical advice in relation to planning matters to both internal and external customers.

 
General responsibilities for Levels 3, 4 and 5
 

• Prepare planning reports that provide professional and objective recommendations and advice to inform the decision of Council and/or Council’s delegate.

 

• Contribute to the development of business improvement projects.

 

• Attend, as required, pre lodgement meetings for all types of development applications.

 

• Attend to telephone and counter enquiries in accordance with Council requirements and policies for customer service.

 

• Processing the lodgement of applications in accordance with the applicable legislation.

 

• Undertake research including research of old planning schemes, zoning maps, registers and development applications.

 

• Undertake the responsibility for the coordination of plan sealing and bonding processes.

 

• Maintain and update branch process and system.

 

• Managing applications in accordance with the timeframes from the Act or as altered by internal directives.

 

• Undertake any other duties within the level of responsibility and scope of the position as directed from time to time.

 
 
Selection Criteria:
 

• Current C class drivers licence.

 

• Refer to progression and appointment requirements below. 

 

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant provisions of planning and associated legislation, land use development and development applications and relevant Council policies and procedures.

 

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member and handle the challenges associated with working in a dynamic environment with ever changing priorities.

 

• Demonstrated negotiation, oral and written communication and customer service skills.

 

• Demonstrated ability to prepare development assessment reports.

 

• Demonstrated experience in working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  

 

• Demonstrated sound knowledge and application of Microsoft Suite, email, internet, and ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of GIS based product.

 
 
 
Please apply now quoting AF1755 - we look forward to hearing from you.