Position: Planning Support Officer

Position Number:

Department: Development Services

Employment Status: Ongoing full-time,

Location: Kingston, Civic Centre

Salary: $70,318 - $75,164 + 12.5% superannuation

About This Position

We are seeking a well organised and enthusiastic administration professional to join Council’s statutory planning team. If you thrive in a busy team environment, and can work on multiple tasks and to tight deadlines then this is a great role for you.

The role includes providing an effective and efficient administrative system for the processing and advertising of planning applications, scheme amendments and other related matters. You will be responsible for the preparation of correspondence, database and electronic file maintenance, researching property certificates, maintaining information relevant to the Department on Council’s website and intranet, and response to customer enquiries. You will require robust organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail, as well as high-level computer skills in using Microsoft Office software, records management systems and Geographic Information Systems

As The Successful Applicant, You Will Have

- Experience in providing technical and/or administrative support
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines




- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work autonomously and as a supportive member of a small team
- Excellent written skills and the ability to prepare routine correspondence
- Competent computer skills using MS Office software, records management systems and Geographic Information Systems, or the ability to attain these skills in a short period of time

Further Details

The role is full time with a salary in the range of $70, 318 - $75,164 per annum, depending on relevant skills and experience plus 12.5% employer superannuation contribution.

For more information, please contact Emma Carson, Senior Planning Support Officer on .

Applications close on Sunday 9 August 2026.

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.

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📌 Planning Support Officer (Kingston)
🏢 Kingborough Council
📍 Kingston