Principal Planner - Dalby

Principal Planner - Dalby

• Interested in making a difference to a whole region?
• Seeking an amazingly diverse array of planning work?
• Wanting to implement innovative techniques to achieve positive outcomes?

Then, come make this role your own!

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 at the Dalby Corporate Office, you will be responsible for leading a team of Town Planners and Engineers with the objective of supporting development in the Western Downs Region. The main focus for this role is to maximise positive development outcomes for the community, for Council and the development community. 

Reporting to the Planning & Environment Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Mentoring, coaching and leading the Development Assessment team to make positive changes;
• Establishing positive, self-sustained relationships with and providing advice to key stakeholders, including property owners, developers and internal Council business units; and
• Analysing the community effect of development assessment, including a review of the impacts of Council's decision making, consulting with industry and reviewing planning schemes and other instruments.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the assessment of development applications, including complex, controversial or major developments. Private development industry experience is highly desirable;
• Experience in leading, coaching, developing and managing teams and driving process improvement;
• The ability to communicate effectively and establish positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; and
• The ability to work autonomously, develop and implement business improvement, manage timelines, complex tasks & changing priorities.

You must hold a relevant Bachelor or other equivalent post graduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning or in a related field. 

What we offer: 

• Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 if relocating to the region
• Access to Corporate Health Plan
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Salary Packaging available - Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity
• Locality allowance
• Work / life balance - option of 9 day fortnight or 19 day month
• Job security in a local government position
• Living & Working in the Western Downs (see links below)

If you enjoy working both autonomously as well as collaboratively with employees and external stakeholders, this role is for you.  TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE. 

Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 4 November 2021.