Development Officer Planning

Salisbury SA; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Flexible work options

Three extra leave days per year

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

City of Salisbury is seeking a motivated planning professional to join our Development Services team in the Design & Architecture - Urban Design & Planning domain. You will assess a broad range of development applications and prepare planning reports and recommendations to support Salisbury's growth.

Working with applicants, consultants and community members, you will provide planning advice, undertake site inspections and ensure compliance with legislation while delivering quality planning

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and/or Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience in development assessment or a related planning environment.
• Knowledge of planning and development legislation, codes and standards.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
• The ability to make informed decisions and exercise professional judgement.
• A current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assessing development applications in accordance with planning legislation, policies and procedures.
• Preparing reports and recommendations on development applications.
• Providing planning advice to applicants, consultants, community members and internal stakeholders.
• Undertaking site inspections and monitoring compliance with development approvals and legislative requirements.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support development outcomes across the city.
• Responding to development-related enquiries and providing quality customer service.
• Sharing knowledge and supporting the development of less experienced team members.
• Contributing to projects and initiatives within Development Services.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Customer service

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Urban and/or Regional Planning

Job description

Design & Architecture - Urban Design & Planning

• Help shape development outcomes across one of SA's fastest-growing communities.
• Full time | Permanent

Who we are

The City of Salisbury is the most progressive council in South Australia, driving growth, jobs, housing and opportunity in the north. With a workforce of over 400 people, we offer the chance to collaborate with teams across the organisation to deliver meaningful, community-focused projects.

The City Development Department shapes a sustainable and well-planned future for Salisbury by managing diverse planning and development projects, from large-scale commercial and industrial initiatives to residential developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to broaden their development assessment experience and further develop their professional capabilities within a supportive team environment.

Join us and help shape positive development outcomes across Salisbury.

About the role

The City of Salisbury is seeking a motivated and collaborative planning professional to join our Development Services team.

Reporting to the Team Leader Planning, you will assess a broad range of development applications and contribute to planning outcomes that support Salisbury's ongoing growth and development. You will apply your planning knowledge to ensure applications are assessed in accordance with legislation, policy and Council requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of development matters, from residential projects through to commercial and industrial developments, while building your expertise in development assessment.

You will prepare reports and recommendations, undertake site inspections, provide planning advice to customers and stakeholders, and work closely with colleagues to deliver quality planning outcomes for the community.

Working with applicants, consultants, community members and colleagues across Council, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality development outcomes while contributing to a customer-focused and collaborative team environment.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Assessing development applications in accordance with planning legislation, policies and procedures.
• Preparing reports and recommendations on development applications.
• Providing planning advice to applicants, consultants, community members and internal stakeholders.
• Undertaking site inspections and monitoring compliance with development approvals and legislative requirements.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support development outcomes across the city.
• Responding to development-related enquiries and providing quality customer service.
• Sharing knowledge and supporting the development of less experienced team members.
• Contributing to projects and initiatives within Development Services.

About you

You are a collaborative and solutions-focused planning professional who enjoys working with a diverse range of stakeholders and contributing to positive development outcomes. You bring sound judgement, strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach, along with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. You are comfortable balancing legislative requirements, community expectations and development objectives to support well-considered outcomes.

You will also have

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and/or Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience in development assessment or a related planning environment.
• Knowledge of planning and development legislation, codes and standards.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
• The ability to make informed decisions and exercise professional judgement.
• A current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (desirable).

What we offer

• State-of-the-art Salisbury Community Hub is 25 minutes from the CBD with excellent rail and road connections.
• Modern and positive work environments.
• Free car parking.
• Flexible work options.
• Three additional leave days per year.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including skin checks, health assessments, flu vaccinations and an employee assistance program.

People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact us

All enquiries can be made to [e-mail]

The City of Salisbury acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.