Senior Statutory Planner

Position Number: 3790125

Department: Development Services

Employment Status: Ongoing, full time

Location: Kingston, Civic Centre

Salary range: $103,964 - $117,839 + 12.5% superannuation (pro-rata)

About this position:

Kingborough Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Statutory Planner to join its Development Services Team. Kingborough is experiencing rapid growth in residential, commercial and tourism development which presents an opportunity to be involved in specialist planning challenges. 

The successful applicant will be dealing with a diverse range of complex and challenging planning applications which require a detailed knowledge and understanding of planning principles and Tasmanian Planning legislation.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field and demonstrated experience in delivering effective results in statutory planning. The ability to communicate effectively, work as part of a team, and mentor other less experienced planners is also essential.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification,
• Substantial experience in statutory planning,
• Strong organisational and time management skills,
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Further details:

The role is permanent full-time with a salary in the range of $103,964 - $117,839 per annum, depending on skills and experience plus 12.5% employer superannuation contribution. 

For more information, please contact Tasha Tyler-Moore, Manager Development Services on (03) 6211 8267.

Employee benefits:

• An inclusive culture and a genuine focus on our people's safety and wellbeing.
• A range of paid leave entitlements and ability to ‘purchase’ additional leave.
• Discounted membership at the Kingborough Fitness Centre.
• An Employee Assistance Program.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts.
• Relocation Assistance may be available for individuals relocating from interstate.
• Flexible Work Arrangements.

How to apply:

• Before you begin, please ensure you have read the Position Description which includes the Key Selection Criteria. Please see our Applicant’s Guide to further assist you with applying.
• Applications must be submitted by using the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your completed application.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:
  • National Police check,
  • Right to Work in Australia check,
  • Reference checks,
  • Health assessment including drug and alcohol testing,
  • Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Applications close on Monday 27 January 2025.