Job Description
Break O’Day Council
Location: St Helens, Tasmania
Employment Type: Full-time
Break O’Day Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Town Planner to join our Development Services team. This role offers the opportunity to lead statutory and strategic land use planning initiatives that support sustainable development and the vision for our community.
About the Role:
The Senior Town Planner is responsible for delivering high-quality planning services, ensuring legislative compliance, and providing strategic guidance on land use and development. You will also play a leadership role in fostering a customer-focused culture and mentoring staff within the Development Services team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver efficient statutory planning services, including assessment of development and subdivision applications.
- Provide expert advice to Council, stakeholders, and the community on planning matters.
- Contribute to strategic land use planning projects and policy development.
- Facilitate improvements in planning processes and service delivery.
- Represent Council before the Tasmanian Planning Commission, TASCAT, and other relevant forums.
- Promote excellent customer service, communication, and collaboration within the planning team and broader organisation.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in land use planning, urban studies, or a related field.
- Minimum three years’ experience in statutory planning; local government experience highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation and local government processes.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience producing reports, policies, and strategic documents.
- Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Current Class C driver’s licence and National Police Check.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, professional team environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on sustainable development in Break O’Day.
- Engagement in both statutory and strategic planning projects.
- Chance to contribute to a collaborative, innovative council culture.
If you are a confident planner with strong leadership skills and a passion for sustainable land use and community development, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join Break O’Day Council and help shape the future of our region.
To Apply: If you would like assistance applying for this role contact us via admin@bodec.org.au for free resume, interview and application help.