At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage urban planning projects and navigate complex regulatory frameworks.
- Company: Department of Lands, Planning and Environment in the Northern Territory.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible work options, and career development support.
- Other info: Relocation assistance available; explore stunning landscapes and rich cultural experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable development while enjoying the unique lifestyle of the Top End.
- Qualifications: Degree in Land Use Planning and experience in development planning required.
The predicted salary is between 138602 - 155011 $ per year.
One full time ongoing vacancy is available. Apply your extensive experience in Land Use Planning and your understanding of urban planning principles to navigate complex regulatory frameworks across the Territory. The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment (DLPE) aims to facilitate sustainable economic development in the Northern Territory through planning, building and land management.
Your primary objective is to manage the planning and development processes for various urban and regional projects. You will require a deep understanding of urban planning principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Your key duties include:
- Providing professional advice and information to the Department, the Development Consent Authority (DCA), Northern Territory Planning Commission (NTPC) and Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment, relevant Government agencies, and the public on planning and development issues across the Top End.
- Efficiently processing planning applications, consulting with stakeholders on strategic planning projects and applications, and leading negotiations to achieve viable outcomes in compliance with the relevant Planning Scheme.
- Undertaking inspections of development sites, reporting on land capability and detailed planning issues, including investigations of alleged breaches of the statutory planning controls under the Planning Act 1999.
To be successful, you are required to hold a degree or diploma qualification related to Land Use Planning from an Australian tertiary institution, have eligibility for admission to full membership of the Planning Institute of Australia, and demonstrated recent experience in dealing with a wide range of land use, land capability and development planning issues. Well-developed political and cross-cultural awareness and the ability to communicate effectively with technical, professional and lay people is essential, as is the ability to obtain a Northern Territory Driver's License.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, inclusive of 11% superannuation, 6 weeks' recreational leave, 3 weeks' personal leave, up to 17.5% annual leave allowance and additional paid leave to cover the Christmas - New Years' Day shut-down. Flexible work agreements, study support and career development opportunities are also available.
This is a great opportunity to progress your career while experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Northern Territory's Top End. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work-life balance that allows you time to explore stunning landscapes, immerse in rich cultural experiences and enjoy the colourful tropical sunsets and spectacular lightning displays. You will find Territory's rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.
Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.
For further information about this vacancy please contact: Ann-Marie Reynolds on 08 8999 6048 or ann-marie.reynolds@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 25294
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