Urban Planning Development Officer – Flexible Work

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

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