Officer Development Assessment

• A varied and challenging role responsible for the assessment of development applications
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $90,446.20 plus up to 13% superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO 

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering these unique opportunities.

OFFICER DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT - Readvertised

(Previous Applicants Need Not Apply) 

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $90,446.20 plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date:  Sunday 28th April 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

Protect and enhance the livability of our community by appropriately interpreting and implementing Council's Planning Scheme through the timely assessment and decision recommendations for development applications.

What we are looking for

Gympie Regional Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Town Planner for a full-time permanent position within a unique region, currently experiencing a development boom.  Reporting to the Manager Planning, you will be working in a team of Planning professionals to foster positive development outcomes while ensuring the quality of the built and natural environment is protected through sustainable economic development.

Your experience will be relied on to provide consistent advice to all relevant stakeholders on land use planning matters, and a key responsibility will be the preparation of reports to Council on all aspects of the development assessment process.

To be considered, you must have:

• Degree or post-graduate degree in planning recognised for corporate membership by the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to development assessment within Queensland.
• Demonstrated experience of statutory planning or development assessment within the public or private sectors, with the ability to assess and resolve complex planning matters.
• Ability to interpret statutory requirements relevant to development assessment within Queensland.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to the delivery of positive and respectful customer service.
• High level written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective report writing and correspondence, and to effectively convey information on complex planning matters to Council’s customers.
• Knowledge of the role of local government and its service functions

An understanding of the planning issues specific to the Gympie Region would be regarded favourably, as would additional qualifications in natural resources, landscape architecture, architecture or urban design.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager Planning, Tania Stenholm on 54810421 or email tania.stenholm@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
• Long service leave after seven years.
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 28th April 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.