Assistant Planner

Description:

The role
This position sits within the Major Assessment and Regulatory Services Department. The position works closely with Councils development planners in providing support in the assessment of development applications for major projects and includes the undertaking of research, preliminary assessments and the provision of technical advice to Council, staff, the community and other relevant authorities.

The successful candidate will have:

• A current or will be working towards a Certificate IV in Local Government Planning or equivalent.
• Will have a genuine motivation in pursuing a career in Urban Planning and/ or Major Assessments and Regulatory Services.
• A solid foundation of administrative and customer service experience providing support to internal and external customers.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service ethos.
• Advanced digital literacy.