At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning functions and oversee development assessments while engaging with stakeholders.
- Company: Break O'Day Council, known for its supportive environment and community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, fully maintained vehicle, and assistance with local rental market.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth towards a manager-level position.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a beautiful coastal location while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in statutory planning and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Break O'Day Council is looking for a Senior Planner to lead the planning function within its Development Services team, working alongside building and environmental health.
You'll take ownership of development assessment, the core of the role, while also having scope to get involved in strategic planning, policy work and the council's digital transformation journey. Two planners; a Town Planner and a Graduate Planner, report to you, and you'll carry delegation close to that of the Development Services Manager. You'll also work directly with councillors and the mayor and put together reports for council.
It's a manageable caseload: around 130 DAs a year, mostly residential, with no large developers or complex applications to navigate. That said, the council fields active lobbying on environmental issues like vegetation removal and flora/fauna impacts, so there's real stakeholder management involved.
This would suit someone looking to step up into a role with genuine oversight and delegation, and it could equally work as a stepping stone toward a manager-level position down the track.
What's on offer:
- Salary in the $110k-$120k range plus 12.5% superannuation
- Fully maintained vehicle with personal use, negotiable
- Assistance navigating the local rental market, which is tight but manageable
Break O'Day is on Tasmania's east coast, known for its coastline, national parks and relaxed lifestyle, a strong drawcard for planners looking for a genuine change of pace without stepping away from meaningful, autonomous work.
TAS | Senior Statutory Planner | Break O'Day Council employer: Planned Resources - Town Planning & Urban Design Recruitment
Join a well-established Victorian local council as a Building Surveyor (Limited) and enjoy the benefits of a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With flexible work arrangements and a focus on meaningful compliance work, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while working in a collaborative environment. Embrace the chance to enhance your skills and contribute to the safety and wellbeing of residents in Melbourne.
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