Planning Officer - Town of Walkerville
- Attractive package
- Great staff wellbeing programs
- Working with the community
The Township:
The Town of Walkerville is a small, dynamic and innovative Council, which serves a community of more than 8,000 residents in the eastern metropolitan region. The residents of the Town of Walkerville are represented by a Mayor and eight Councillors.
The position:
The Town of Walkerville currently has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Officer to join the team. The Planning & Community Safety team is seeking a motivated and energetic person to participate at an intermediate skill level in the legislative, administrative, planning, policy and functional processes necessary to achieve a high quality of development which is appropriate to the urban context and responsive to the interests and needs of the community.
This position would suit a person with two to three years of experience within the development assessment field or a recent graduate with some similar experience. This is an outstanding opportunity for a committed person to join a friendly and energetic team.
Experience/qualifications (desirable):
- A recognised tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning
- Police Clearance (ability to obtain)
- Driver’s licence
Essentials for the job:
- High degree of personal integrity and deal with matters confidentially
- Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
- Flexible work approach
- Community minded and engaging
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where women are safe from any form of violence, and where gender equality is highly regarded and actively pursued. These values are upheld and promoted within our broader community.
Interested in applying?
Your application should include:
- Resume highlighting your relevant knowledge and experience to the role; and
- Cover letter (maximum two pages), addressing the key focus area responsibilities within the position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are looking to appoint for this role quickly, therefore, we will be undertaking interviews throughout the process and encourage applications promptly. Should suitable applicants be identified the role may be closed before the advertised date.
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Recruitment contact:
Jim Dickens, Team Leader People, Governance & Risk
8342 7100 or walkerville@walkerville.sa.gov.au
Applications close Monday, 16 December 2024, COB.