Job Description
Employment Opportunity
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Urban Planning & Environment / Development Assessment
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Newly created position
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Excellent opportunity for a new or upcoming Graduate to gain valuable experience
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Training and professional development opportunities available
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Join a supportive, high-performing team with flexible working conditions
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Three (3) year fixed-term contract, Part-time 0.6 FTE
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Annual salary starting at $85,****** (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation
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The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD.
n The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide's most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.
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The City has a rich heritage fabric which is balanced with medium and high-density residential growth.
n There is high demand for residential infill and commercial development, together with strong demand and vibrancy along some of the City's premier retail strips.
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An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a part-time Planning Officer to join our Development Assessment Team and contribute towards shaping our vibrant City through the timely and accurate assessment and enforcement of a range of Development Applications.
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The Role
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Reporting to the Team Leader, Development and under their general direction and supervision, the Planning Officer is responsible for assisting in the delivery of an productive and effective assessment process.
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You will provide ongoing general support to the Manager,



Development & Regulatory Services, Assessment Manager, Urban Planners and other members of the team by undertaking assigned tasks as well as carrying out other key responsibilities.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Undertaking planning assessments of minor development applications.
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Verifying and processing received development applications.
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Providing customer service, including answering queries and providing preliminary advice to citizens.
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Reviewing and preparing all statutory documentation and correspondence pertaining to Development Approvals.
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Attending Council Assessment Panel meetings.
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Managing corporate records, preparing correspondence, inputting data entry, and reporting and maintaining registers and databases.
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About You
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You are a proactive and confident team player who can effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders and is eager to learn and support a wider team. You have a can-do attitude and enjoy working with people using a customer-focused approach.
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To be successful in this position you will bring:
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Developing practical knowledge of the administrative and technical provisions of the Planning,



Development and Infrastructure Act ****, Local Government Act **** and an understanding of general planning
procedures/requirements
and development applications.
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Prior experience working with the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act ****.
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Demonstrated ability to deliver positive customer experiences.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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Highly organised with excellent time management and close attention to detail.
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Although not essential, the following qualifications and knowledge would be highly regarded:
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A tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (or related field) or expecting to be completed within the next six months.
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Working knowledge of Objective, Authority, Pathway or similar software and the PlanSA portal.
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General knowledge of the role of Local Government in planning and administrative services.
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Familiarity with the Council area.
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Benefits
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Flexible working arrangements
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Training and professional development opportunities
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Paid study assistance
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Annual leave loading
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Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program
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Health and wellbeing initiatives
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Income protection perks (illness, accident & injury)
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Work on cosmopolitan The Parade, Norwood
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Join a values-based organisation
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Applications close 4:00pm on Friday, 11 September ****.
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Position Title: Acting Manager, Development & Regulatory Services
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📌 Planning Officer (South Australia)
🏢 The City Of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
📍 South Australia