Senior Planner Clarence city council•Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Play a key role in shaping the future of our municipality by delivering high-quality planning outcomes that support sustainable growth. Join a collaborative and forward-thinking City Planning team where your expertise will influence complex developments, mentor others and continuously improve how we deliver services to our community.

This is a fixed-term, parental leave cover position.

What you’ll be doing

- Assess a diverse range of moderately complex to significant planning applications ensuring high-quality and compliant development outcomes.

- Provide clear, reliable advice on planning legislation, policies and processes to internal stakeholders, developers and the community.

- Lead negotiations with developers and stakeholders to achieve practical, compliant and well-informed planning outcomes.

- Contribute to planning projects, policy reviews and process improvements that enhance service delivery and customer experience.

- Mentor and support team members, building capability and sharing knowledge across complex planning matters.

- Represent Council in formal settings (including TasCAT and Planning Commission) and prepare high-quality reports to support decision-making.

What you’ll bring

- A relevant tertiary qualification and at least 3 years’ experience in a planning role.

- Strong knowledge of planning legislation and policy, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice on complex matters.

- Well-developed communication and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to build effective relationships and influence outcomes.

- Experience mentoring others, alongside a team-oriented, team-focused approach.

- A proactive, resilient mindset,



high attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

- Confidence using digital systems and data to support efficient, high-quality service delivery.

- National police check certificate (dated within 6 months) prior to commencement.

Why you’ll love working with us

- Base salary between $109,983.20 and $126,537.38 pro rata will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 13.5% superannuation

- Fixed-term, 12 month contract. This is for parental leave cover.

- Full-time

- Monthly rostered day off

We care about your wellbeing and work-life balance. Enjoy a central location, leave loading, purchased leave options, and staff perks like flu shots, skin check reimbursement, EAP counselling, and training opportunities.

Position Description

Download the position description from our careers page: Position-Description-Senior-Planner-2026.pdf

Our commitment to our community

We’re dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and we actively support their participation as valued members of our community.

Council has zero tolerance for child or youth abuse and harm. We prioritise safety in every interaction and report any conduct of concern. You can read more in our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

To be offered this position, you’ll need to complete and satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment process. This includes (but isn’t limited to) a WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and checks relating to any prior disciplinary action.

We’re also an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free workplace. Please note that random alcohol and drug testing forms part of employment with Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Thursday, 9 July 2026.

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📌 Senior Planner (Hobart)
🏢 Clarence City Council
📍 Hobart