Planner

Position: Position Number 000594

Department: Development Services Department

Employment Status: Ongoing, Full Time

Location: Civic Centre, Kingston

Salary range: $91,245 - $100,816 depending on skills and experience + 12.5% superannuation

About this position:

Kingborough Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced statutory planner to join its Development Services Department.  Kingborough is experiencing rapid growth in infrastructure and residential development, which presents an opportunity to be involved in specialist planning challenges. 

The Planner is responsible for the effective and efficient assessment of statutory planning applications, including initial advice to applicants, detailed assessment of proposals, preparation of reports and attending to any subsequent appeals or compliance activity. 

You will hold tertiary qualifications in planning and have relevant post-graduate experience in a statutory planning role. 

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications and experience relevant to the position,
• Good time management skills,
• The ability to prepare reports and correspondence.

Kingborough Council offers:

• A range of paid leave entitlements and ability to ‘purchase’ additional leave.
• Discounted membership at the Kingborough Fitness Centre.
• An Employee Assistance Program.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts.
• Novated lease for personal vehicle.

How to apply:

• For further information, we encourage you to contact Tasha Tyler-Moore, Manager Development Services on 6211 8200.
• Before you begin, please ensure you have read the Position Description which includes the Key Selection Criteria. Please see our Applicant’s Guide to further assist you with applying.
• Ensure you have copies of the following to submit with your application:
  • a short covering letter to introduce yourself and outline the reasons you are applying for the position, and
  • a current resume that includes relevant information such as details of your work history, qualifications and any other training or development programs.
• You must address the selection criteria in the online application form.
• Applications must be submitted by using the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your completed application.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:
  • National Police check,
  • Right to Work in Australia check,
  • reference checks,
  • health assessment including drug and alcohol testing,
  • Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Applications close on Monday 15 June 2025. 

The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing, and prevent harm to children and young people.  Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.