Technical Officer Planning

The details:

• Permanent Full Time and max term contract
• $79,563pa + 12% super + leave loading Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 3 of EBA5
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine/Caboolture

About our opportunity

Development Services is shaping a better Moreton Bay by assessing and managing the effects of development on the community and environment of Moreton Bay, working in partnership with the development industry to design and construct infrastructure for the community as well as levying and recovering infrastructure charges to fund new and upgraded major community infrastructure.

As a Technical Officer within the Development Services team, you will provide technical support to the planning team by being responsible for the lodgment, referral and properly made process for all types of Development Applications.

In addition, you will also:

• assess, review and determine Development Applications to be properly made and be responsible for the processing of those applications up until the issue of the confirmation notice, or the end of Part 1 of the DA rules
• refer applications in accordance with a referral matrix and apply and interpret state referral triggers
• calculate, levy and recover Development Application fees
• coordinate, review and determine applications to be properly made
• build and maintain strong working relationships across a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders

About you

We are looking for a Technical Officer who has knowledge and experience in the delivery of planning assessment, who holds a Diploma in Town Planning or equivalent and has a current white card.

You will have good, rounded knowledge of the principles and practices relating to Development Applications, the Planning Act, The planning regulations, specifically DA rules and referral triggers and an awareness of the State Planning Policy, the SEQ Regional Plan and the Planning scheme.

Be able to work independently and as part of a team as well as demonstrated ability to communicate to a diverse range of stakeholders, with the ability to manage conflicting prioritises and meet deadlines.

Position Description link goes here

Position Description_Technical Officer Planning.pdf

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Our Caboolture office is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected].

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