Development Officer – Planning (2341)

at  City of Marion

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - PLANNING

Position Title Development Officer – Planning
Position Number(s) 1560
Classification Level 5
People Leader Team Leader – Planning
Division City Development
Department Development & Regulatory Services
Key Internal Development Services Team, Development and Regulatory Services
Liaisons Department and other departments as necessary
Key External Other Councils, members of the public, residents, Development Assessment
Liaisons Panel Members and related organisations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or demonstrated relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAITS

• Detailed knowledge of the relevant planning and development legislation (specifically as they relate

to town planning matters).

• Sound knowledge of the Planning & Design Code.

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DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

Experience, Skills and Traits

• Commitment to work within a team environment and participate effectively to achieve agreed

outcomes.

• Willingness to promote a positive image of Council.
• Determination to pursue issues identified as important by the organisation.
• Demonstration of an understanding of and commitment to customer service philosophies, values and

practices.

• Demonstration of a commitment to continuous self improvement and professional development.
• Demonstration of a commitment to identify innovative solutions to improve and provide a best

practice approach to development assessment and internal processes.

• Sound knowledge and understanding of recent trends in planning practices and Environment,

Resource and Development Court determinations and their implications and significance with respect

to development assessment and planning policy.

• Working knowledge of the Liquor Licencing Act, conference and court procedures.
• Working knowledge of Community Titles Act.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Developing knowledge of the Building Rules.
• Organisational, time management and programming skills, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

and to arrive at effective recommendations.

• Capacity to encourage various bodies to come together and overcome problems.

Special conditions

• Driver’s Licence (car).
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights (for site inspection).
• Occasional out of hours attendance at Council meetings, training or other duties;
• Regular attendance at Development Assessment Panel meetings (maximum 2 per month), beyond 38

hour working week.
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NEW EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By signing the ‘City of Marion Employment Acceptance Statement’ in your Letter of Offer, you are agreeing
to the Position Description attached to your Offer.

procedural requirements.

• Exercise development assessment decision making powers in accordance with Council’s Delegatio

OUR PURPOSE

To improve our residents’ quality of life; continuously,
smartly and efficiently.
Six themes in our Community Vision represent the
shared value and aspirations that will guide how our
city develops – liveable, valuing nature, engaged,
prosperous, innovative and connected.

PURPOSE

This position will be responsible for undertaking planning assessments in relation to all forms of
development applications.
The officer is expected to be able to work as part of a team and independently, with limited supervision
and utilise a high level of interpersonal skills in dealing with the public and other organisations. The
organisation places a high emphasis on responsive customer service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OUTCOMES

• Assess the Planning and Land Division stage of development applications, undertaking any necessary

procedural requirements.

• Exercise development assessment decision making powers in accordance with Council’s Delegation

of Authority policy.

• Negotiate with applicants, architects, developers and the public to achieve positive development

outcomes.

• Instruct and brief Council’s solicitors on development assessment and compliance matters, and

represent Council at the Environment, Resources and Development Court regarding development

assessment matters.

• Provide expert specialist advice to other Council officers and departments on development application

assessment issues.

• Prepare written reports to Council Assessment Panel (CAP) on the assessment of development

applications, including recommendations or written reports to Council on liquor licence applications or

other matters relevant to the department.

• Attendance at CAP and Council meetings as required.
• Respond to requests from elected members and other business units in relation to planning,

development potential, enforcement, planning policy, building and general information and advice.

• Attend to telephone, counter and written enquiries from the public and external organisations with

information relating to general development, development potential, enforcement, planning policy and
development assessment matters.

Work Health, Safety and Welfare

• Contribute to and model a safe workplace for all members of the public, elected members and staff.

Council embraces the pursuit of safety and wellbeing 24/7 through its ‘Think Safe Live Well’ philosophy.