ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Gateway Town Planner for a varied role in our Gateway team in the Development Services Unit to work 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday) on a term contract, part-time basis for up to 12 months.
The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the assessment of development applications of varying complexity and typology and preferably with experience dealing directly with our customers.

You will be required to:

• undertake the efficient processing of planning enquiries by responding to emails and phone enquiries, and by face to face when on the duty roster
• assist in the processing of pre-lodgement meetings
• attend clearing house meetings and check incoming applications for completeness and to be on the duty roster for planning enquiries
• undertake, if required, the efficient processing of development applications at any stage and other planning tasks in the Gateway or assessment team whilst ensuring compliance with Council’s statutory responsibilities, policies and procedures.

Please refer the Job description for details