Graduate Planning Officer Development Assessment - Dalby

Graduate Planning Officer Development Assessment - Dalby

About Council

A region the size of Tasmania, just 2.5 hours west of Brisbane and an easy drive from the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, the Western Downs has a growing population of over 34,000 people.

The region’s diverse economy, vibrant active communities and the extensive infrastructure and multi-billion dollar energy investments are ensuring that the Western Downs continues to go from strength-to-strength.

Western Downs Regional Council is one of only a handful of Council’s in the state of Queensland to be debt-free.

Council is very proud of this immense achievement which it had been working towards since 2015, proving itself to be one of the most financially prudent Councils in Queensland.

About the Role

Based in Dalby, you will be responsible for providing development assessment service through quality management and continuous improvement of processes for the Region.

Reporting to the Principal Planner, you will:

• Be responsible for assessing development applications in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act 2016, State legislation, relevant Planning Schemes and Local Government Infrastructure Plans, Local Laws and other policies and procedures;
• Process and prepare development application reports for Council; and
• Investigate and prepare reports on planning and development compliance matters.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• a Bachelor's Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Planning;
• a proven high level of understanding and interpretation of the Planning Act 2016, Development Assessment Rules, State Planning Policy and other Queensland planning instruments; and
• experience in Local Government planning, particularly development assessment.

What we offer:

• A fantastic opportunity for a recent Planning University Graduate
• Permanent, full time position
• Work/life balance with 9 day fortnight or optional 19 day month
• Access to Corporate Health Plan
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Locality allowance
• Job security in a local government position
• Living in the Western Downs - copy & paste the below link into your browser: https://www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/living-here/our-communities/living-in-the-western-downs/

If you are a recent Planning Graduate and have a passion for the planning and development in our Region, this role is for you.  TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE

Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 29 April 2021.