Planning Officer at City Of Tea Tree Gully

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

104146.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Urban Planning, Development Applications, Site Inspections, Planning Legislation, Community Engagement, Report Preparation, Drawing Interpretation, Planning Advice

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Reporting to the Team Leader Planning, the Planning Officer is responsible for: Undertaking the assessment and processing of development applications; ensuring that Council’s statutory obligations under relevant legislation(s) are met. Providing pre-lodgement development advice to prospective applicants. Responding to general planning and development enquiries from the community. Carrying out inspections of existing and proposed development sites. Preparing and presenting reports, recommendations and advice on development proposals to the Council Assessment Panel. Providing assistance to the Team Leader Planning in the coordination and provision of planning services for Council. Planning Officer - Position Description About you The successful candidate will have: Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent qualification. Demonstrated experience in a similar role with the assessment of development applications relating to issues such as infill development, trees, steep topography and interface with non-residential development. Previous work experience as an urban planner or planning assessment officer in asimilar organisation or work environment. Experience with the Planning Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, Planning and Design Code, and other legislation related to development assessment. Competency to read and interpret drawings and detail relating to development applications. Demonstrated working knowledge of development assessment and site inspections. General level of knowledge of the legal system and law as it applies to planning legislation, including the Local Government Act. South Australian Class C Driver's Licence. Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and National Criminal History Check. To apply and obtain further information Applications close 5pm Sunday 14 December 2025. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Nathan Grainger, Manager Regulatory Services, on 0466 023 260. Salary range is between $91,908 and $104,146 per annum + superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply. Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.

Responsibilities

The Planning Officer is responsible for assessing and processing development applications while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. They also provide pre-lodgement advice and respond to community inquiries regarding planning and development.