Planning Officer

Applications closing on 10 November 2024, 05:00 PM

  • Reference NumberLES4305
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • PackageSee more information in Employee Information for Applicants pack below
  • Position Description Position Description(PDF, 236KB)

The Opportunity

The Development Services team at Council is known for its ability to achieve exceptional results. This is an opportunity for you to experience working with an extremely capable and organised team. 

Council are currently seeking experienced, passionate, talented and appropriately qualified Planning professionals to join our team.  

It is an exciting time to be part of Council and it has recently released its Burnie City Centre Urban Plan: Bringing the beat back to Burnie’s City heart. Check it out here ↓

Bringing the Beat Back

Burnie City Centre Urban Plan Summary Document

The Role

A Planning Officer at Burnie will provide support and assistance in the provision of land use, environmental and resource management services provided by Council.  

The Planning Officer is a varied role and is a hands-on position, requiring the incumbent to apply their exceptional organisational skills to achieve the demands of the position. As Planning Officer you will use your methodical approach and ability to follow process to work across a diverse range of planning matters and issues, assisting with research, consultation and analysis, to provide recommendations and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful you will bring:

  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to operate collaboratively within a team environment and manage stakeholders
  • The ability to exercise sound judgment and be able to prioritise
  • A sound understanding of the legislative planning framework including strategic and statutory planning processes in Tasmania.
  • The ability to effectively manage time to ensure the delivery of an efficient and accurate planning service to the community.

About Us

This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified Planner.

At Burnie City Council, we are a values-driven, outcome-focused employer. With the understanding importance of a balanced lifestyle, flexibility and place emphasis on the individual. We are motivated by a sense of service to our community.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of the City of Burnie via Council’s Strategic Plan ‘Making a better Burnie 2044’.  

Learn more about working at Council Employee Information Pack(PDF, 10MB).