Planning Officer

The City of Tea Tree Gully is seeking an experienced and motivated Planning Officer to join our Regulatory Services Planning team on a permanent full-time basis. In this role, you'll assess a diverse range of development applications, provide expert planning advice, and contribute to creating high-quality development outcomes for our growing community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader Planning, you will:

• Assess and process a wide range of development applications.
• Provide pre-lodgement advice to applicants and stakeholders.
• Respond to planning and development enquiries from the community.
• Undertake site inspections and investigations.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Council Assessment Panel.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, government agencies, applicants and community members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning team.

Position Description - Planning Officer

About You

You are an experienced planning professional who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and delivering practical outcomes. You thrive in a team environment and understand that great planning outcomes are achieved through collaboration, respect and open communication.

You will bring:

• Qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience assessing development applications within local government, state government or the private sector.
• Sound knowledge of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act, Planning and Design Code and associated legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex planning matters clearly.
• Well-developed negotiation, organisation and time-management skills.
• A proactive approach, professional integrity and a customer-focused mindset.
• A current Class C driver's licence.

Why Join Us?

At the City of Tea Tree Gully, we value teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement. You'll be joining a supportive and knowledgeable planning team where your contributions are recognised and where you'll have opportunities to further develop your career.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Positively contribute to team culture.
• Support colleagues and share knowledge.
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation.
• Bring a solutions-focused attitude to challenges.
• Help foster an environment of respect, collaboration and continuous learning.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced planner looking for a permanent opportunity where you can make a meaningful contribution to both your community and your team, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close 5pm 9 October 026. For more information or for a confidential chat please contact Justine Perry, Assessment Manager – Team Leader Planning on 8397 7361.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments.

About Us

Why work for us

A career at the City of Tea Tree Gully is an opportunity to forge long-lasting community connections while cultivating a fulfilling work life. Joining us is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, who value customer care, trust, teamwork and growth.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusivity and collaboration. We embrace individual differences and recognise the valuable contributions that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our community. We are committed to maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and strive to create an environment that promotes ongoing career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page for more information.