Planner

About the team:

Located in the Planning, Regulation and Services Gold Coast Department, the City Development Branch is responsible for the management and assessment of customer development applications, including the provision of planning and building advice, development assessment and improvement, infrastructure change review, developer contributions, infrastructure compliance and planning appeals and research. The Planning Assessment Unit is responsible for the assessment of development applications (except those for major development), change applications, superseded planning requests, access easements, and volumetric subdivisions. Assessment of compliance of survey plans as part of the plan sealing process.

You will be working within a supportive and driven team whilst having the support of great line leaders.

About the role:

As a Planner you will provide professional support in ensuring the development of the city is in accordance with current planning, environmental principles and guidelines to ensure that the general public, developers, consultants, council personnel and Government agencies are fully advised of and comply with the requirements of the Corporate Plan, City Plan, relevant Acts and Council Policies.

We currently have multiple positions available; these positions will work under the general direction of the Coordinator Development Assessment, with the supervision dependent on the occupant’s experience.

Key deliverables of the position:

• Create a positive workplace culture by encouraging constructive collaboration to achieve positive City outcomes.
• Assess Material Change of Use (MCU) and Reconfiguring a Lot (ROL) development applications in accordance with relevant legislation and City Plan.
• Prepare planning reports which demonstrate a comprehensive and logical assessment of development applications has been undertaken against the relevant legislation and the City Plan.
• Provide a high level of customer service and ensure prompt responses to written and verbal requests.
• Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide general advice about planning matters and be able to direct customers to the appropriate source.

We’re looking for people who:

• Hold a Bachelor Degree of Town Planning or equivalent knowledge
• Are passionate, enthusiastic and motivated to work in a dynamic environment.
• Have developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, consultation and presentation skills.
• Have the ability to research, analyse and investigate by seeking relevant facts, sourcing appropriate information and identifying workable solutions.
• Are able to work independently and within a team environment and foster good relationships with other team members.
• Have the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise in a planning environment.
• Are able to deliver high quality service to customers (internal and external) and understand/respond to customer expectations appropriately.
• Are proficient in technology and are able to adapt to new systems and processes.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations 

• Personal and professional development courses

• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply:

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person: Jemma Barrett

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 16th August 11:59pm AEDT  

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.