Are you passionate about shaping the future? Want to play a key role in the facilitation of development outcomes in our growing
region? We want to hear from you!

About the Role

The Development & Planning Branch has the following opportunities available:

• 1 x Full-time Permanent Planning Officer / Senior Planning Officer
• 2 x Full-time Temporary (12-month) Planning Officer / Senior Planning Officer.

These roles have a key development facilitation focus to help shape the growing Cairns Region!

Primary objectives of the role include:

• The assessment of development applications and enquiries.
• Providing high-level specialist and technical advice to key stakeholders.
• Fostering a supportive and positive workplace culture and team environment.
• Identifying and delivering process improvement opportunities, to ensure the Development Assessment team remains adaptive, responsive and customer focused.

At Cairns Regional Council, we are a values-driven, outcome-focused employer. We understand the importance of a balanced lifestyle, flexibility and place emphasis on the individual. Let’s talk about what works for you. We are motivated by a sense of service to our community – one that we live, work and play in.

The broad vision for the Development & Planning Branch of Cairns Regional Council is dictated by five key principles:

1. We are passionate and roll up our sleeves.
2. We deliver an unexpected quality of service.
3. We are innovative and welcome new ideas.
4. We are collaborative and focused.
5. We work hard and we have fun.

If this sounds like a work environment for you, let’s chat!

To be successful for this role you will require:

• Graduate or post graduate qualifications in Town Planning from a recognised university or other tertiary education institution, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated substantial planning and development experience in a Local Government or similar.
• Current “C” Class Drivers Licence to attend offsite meetings and inspections.

Some benefits we offer:

  • Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates
  • Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
  • Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave
  • Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
  • Salary sacrifice opportunities
  • Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
  • Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

  • Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
  • Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

 


 

Salary

$73,166.86 - $99,589.18

Yearly based

Location

Cairns Regional,Queensland,Australia

Job Overview
Job Posted:
2 weeks ago
Job Expire:
18h 28s
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
1

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Cairns Regional,Queensland,Australia