Position Vacant - Planning Officer - as advertised in the Mercury on Saturday, 29th August 2020

PLANNING OFFICER Full Time (12 Months) Ongoing permanent part time or full time after 12 months

Southern Midlands Council is seeking a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Planning Officer in its Development and Environmental Services business unit based at Council’s Kempton office. This is a 12 month fulltime position. At the end of the 12 month period the successful applicant may be offered either a permanent full-time or permanent part-time position with the Council.

The key responsibility is the administration of the Planning Scheme and the assessment of development applications including associated administration and coordination. The position will include fulfilling the role of Planning Officer for the Central Highlands Council through a resource sharing arrangement. There is also potential for further work with other Councils in the South East region on as needed/required basis.  Some strategic and project management work will be included in the position.  The position provides an excellent opportunity to accumulate a broad range of experience.

Applicants must possess or be working towards a recognised planning qualification, must be customer focused, possess excellent interpersonal skills, be highly self-motivated and have good written and verbal communication skills.  Previous experience in local government would be desirable.

Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant based on skills knowledge and qualifications in accordance with Council’s EBA.  A vehicle and phone is included in the package.

An information package is available at www.southernmidlands.tas.gov.au under positions vacant – Planning Officer. 

Positions_Vacant_-_Position_Description_Planning_Officer.pdf   

Positions_Vacant_-_Selection_Criteria_Planning_Officer.pdf

Further enquiries should be directed to David Cundall, Manager Development & Environmental Services, phone (03) 6254 5050.

Applications addressing the selection criteria, a cover letter and current CV marked “Confidential — Planning Officer” are to be addressed to David Cundall, at [email protected]  or PO Box 21 Oatlands Tasmania 7120.

Applications close at 5.00pm Friday 11th September 2020.

A Benson Acting General Manager

Posted Friday, 28 August 2020, 1.30am

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