Employment Status:Fixed-term full time (24 Months) and Ongoing full-time
Location:Kingston, Civic Centre
Salary range:$94,895 - $104,849 depending on skills and experience + 12.5% superannuation
About This Position
We are seeking two experienced and motivated statutory planners to join our planning team. This recruitment process will fill two vacancies: one ongoing full-time position and one 24-month fixed-term contract position. In this role, you will assess development applications, undertake site inspections, prepare planning reports and recommendations, and provide advice to developers, consultants, government agencies and the community. You will also support planning compliance and enforcement activities, contribute to tribunal matters when required, and work collaboratively across Council to deliver efficient and customer-focused planning services.
About You
- Relevant qualifications in Planning or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in statutory planning and development assessment.
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation and planning schemes.
- Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide skilled support within a team environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to broaden their experience in a diverse and rewarding local government environment.
Further Details
For more information we encourage you to contact Andy D'Crus, Manager Development Services on 6211 8200.
Applications close Wednesday 26 August 2026.
Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework
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.
Background Checks
- National Police check
- Right to Work in Australia check
- Reference checks
- Health assessment including drug and alcohol testing
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📌 Statutory Planner (Kingston)
🏢 Kingborough Council
📍 Kingston
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