Development Planner

Development Planner

When life speeds up and becomes more complicated we yearn for simple things, like time, a sense of connection, stability, belonging to a community. We’ve had a good close up look and reckon that this is what Clarence Valley can deliver to your life and your family.

So, if you want what others have - that’s great. But just maybe we’re what you need.

Either way it really can’t hurt to check what living in the Clarence is all about.... right! 

Clarence Valley Council has reputation in the community for providing quality service and this is a credit to the teamwork, dedication and skill of our employees. We value our employees and provide a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment. 

So... come join us in the Clarence Valley where we work, rest & play!

Checkout about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• salary - $74,000 - $88,246 per annum, plus superannuation
• location - Grafton
• Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance

About the role

An exciting opportunity for a motivated Development Planner exists at Clarence Valley Council. We are looking for a team player with a positive approach to join our Environment, Development and Strategic Planning section. As Development Planner, you will:

• Critically appraise and process subdivision and development applications in accordance with agreed timeframes, relevant legislation and Council requirements by working collaboratively with all stakeholders including the community, council staff and developers
• Monitor developments to ensure compliance with conditions of consent
  
• Provide support to the Manager Environment, Development and Strategic Planning when required

Download the position description here.

Contact

Scott Lenton, Development Services Coordinator on 02 6643 0234.

Closing date

Monday, 16 March 2020 at 11.30 pm (NSW time) daylight savings time.

Other important information

You are required to address the essential and desirable criteria within the area that is provided, along with a covering letter of no more than two pages that addresses the following questions:

• Tell us how your skills and experience will suit this role, and
• Can you give us an example of when you have collaborated with others to achieve an outcome that you are proud of? What did you learn from this experience?

This position is located at Council's Grafton office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.