Town Planner – Hybrid, 9‑Day Fortnight, Relocation

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 81,240 - 99,293; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9-day fortnight

Hybrid work options

Employee discount program

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a motivated Planner to assess development applications and provide sound planning advice in a local government setting. The role requires a Town Planning qualification, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to meet statutory timeframes.

In Hervey Bay, the position offers a permanent full-time arrangement with a 9-day fortnight, relocation assistance, and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in Town Planning
• Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to assess development applications and provide sound planning advice

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications and provide planning recommendations
• Deliver planning advice to applicants, consultants and stakeholders
• Conduct site inspections to support assessments and outcomes
• Prepare reports, planning certificates and correspondence within timeframes
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders throughout the process

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Education

Diploma in Town Planning

Tools

GIS

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a motivated Planner to assess development applications and provide sound planning advice in a local government setting. The role requires a Town Planning qualification, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to meet statutory timeframes.

In Hervey Bay, the position offers a permanent full-time arrangement with a 9-day fortnight, relocation assistance, and hybrid work options.