Town Planner: Shape Growth & Community Progress

George Town Council; Tasmania; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

George Town Council in Tasmania is seeking a Town Planner to undertake planning assessments, development applications and community engagement to grow and sustain the municipality.

You will assess development applications within timeframes, provide high-quality planning advice and excellent customer service, and work with landowners, developers and agencies to ensure compliance with planning schemes and legislation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations and policies with accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear reports and correspondence.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a professional and responsive manner.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and proficiency with IT to support communication and workflow.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team to achieve shared goals.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective stakeholder engagement to build relationships and deliver outcomes across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning advice to the public and Council on planning and development matters, including meetings and front-counter enquiries.
• Ensure planning enquiries are managed professionally and within timeframes.
• Liaise and negotiate with landowners, developers and agents for planning, development and subdivision proposals.
• Liaise with other councils, government agencies and regulatory authorities on town planning matters.
• Assess individual planning applications for use and development.
• Prepare well-researched planning reports and recommendations for Council meetings.
• Assist with strategic land use matters as required.
• Process and manage development applications in accordance with timeframes.
• Assist in development and review of operational policy and procedures.
• Assist with reviewing changes to legislation or guidelines that impact assessment processes.
• Utilise Council GIS systems and related software for technical tasks.
• Investigate and manage enforcement of planning permits conditions and non-compliance.
• Provide administrative support to manage high workload periods, including planning email management.
• Other duties as reasonably requested by manager.

Skills

Legislation interpretation

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Job description

George Town Council in Tasmania is seeking a Town Planner to undertake planning assessments, development applications and community engagement to grow and sustain the municipality.

You will assess development applications within timeframes, provide high-quality planning advice and excellent customer service, and work with landowners, developers and agencies to ensure compliance with planning schemes and legislation.