Job Description

The City of Tea Tree Gully is seeking an experienced and motivated Planning Officer to join our Regulatory Services Planning team on a permanent full-time basis. In this role, you'll assess a diverse range of development applications, provide expert planning advice, and contribute to creating high-quality development outcomes for our growing community.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Team Leader Planning, you will:

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- Assess and process a wide range of development applications.
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- Provide pre-lodgement advice to applicants and stakeholders.
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- Respond to planning and development enquiries from the community.
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- Undertake site inspections and investigations.
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- Prepare reports and recommendations for the Council Assessment Panel.
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- Work collaboratively with internal teams, government agencies, applicants and community members.
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- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning team.
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Position Description - Planning Officer

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About You

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You are an experienced planning professional who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and delivering practical outcomes. You thrive in a team environment and understand that great planning outcomes are achieved through collaboration, respect and open communication.

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You will bring:

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- Qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.
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- Experience assessing development applications within local government, state government or the private sector.
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- Sound knowledge of the Planning,



Development and Infrastructure Act, Planning and Design Code and associated legislation.
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex planning matters clearly.
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- Well-developed negotiation, organisation and time-management skills.
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- A proactive approach, skilled integrity and a customer-focused mindset.
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- A current Class C driver's licence.
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Why Join Us?

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At the City of Tea Tree Gully, we value teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement. You'll be joining a supportive and knowledgeable planning team where your contributions are recognised and where you'll have opportunities to further develop your career.

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We are looking for someone who will:

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- Positively contribute to team culture.
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- Support colleagues and share knowledge.
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- Build strong working relationships across the organisation.
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- Bring a solutions-focused attitude to challenges.
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- Help foster an environment of respect, collaboration and continuous learning.
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Applications close 5pm 9 October 026.

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We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

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Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments.

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Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.

📌 Planning Officer (South Australia)
🏢 City of Tea Tree Gully
📍 South Australia