Full Time / Ongoing

Classification: GO5 ($90,287 + Superannuation)

✨ Are you seeking an opportunity to shape the future of development in South Australia’s fastest growing council? ✨

The City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do.

The work that we do and the decisions that we make are in the best interests of the whole and contribute to a sustainable organisational future. Modelling open decision making, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

The Role: Development Officer – Growth 🤝🏼

In this role you will be responsible for the provision of proficient planning advice and assessment, assisting to coordinate Council’s Growth Area development and contributing to a positive team environment with a supportive approach to enhance team culture.

What you’ll be doing 💼

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Initial reviews of incoming Development Applications to determine assessment processes and pathways.
• Undertake assessment of, and process complex or higher impact applications under delegation to agreed standards of quality and time.
• Through the development assessment process, participate and assist in negotiation with Developers to facilitate the provision of strategic infrastructure (deed and non-deed) within the growth areas and major developments in accordance with Council priorities.
• Provide information, advice and recommendations to the Planning team and Engineering team on essential infrastructure provision and coordination requirements for development applications.
• Influence planning outcomes in pre-lodgement and lodgement phase that delivers coordinated, planned and cohesive outcomes between multiple developments.

 What you’ll bring to the role 🏆

The successful candidate will have a degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a similar discipline or extensive experience in a compatible field. 

In addition, you will:

• Showcase knowledge or experience in the Local Government development assessment process including general knowledge of Development Regulations.
• Have demonstrated experience in undertaking preliminary assessments of development applications.
• Use innovative and practical approach to problem solving and negotiation.
• Effectively manage, prioritise and meet deadlines with excellent time management skills
• Use demonstrated experience in customer service and stakeholder management

Incumbents in this position may be required to possess, or be willing to gain a National Criminal History Clearance.

What’s in it for you 💚

It's important to us that you are the right fit to join our team, but it's just as important that Playford is the right place for you. Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together and support each other. We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.

You will also get access to competitive employee benefits, including:

• Excellent leave entitlements
• Attractive salary and benefits including salary packaging, income protection, free onsite parking and a strong health & wellbeing focus including corporate discount on health cover and gym memberships & free employee assistance program
• Ongoing professional development supported by study assistance and secondment opportunities

 Ready to apply?

👉🏻 Hit that “Apply Now” button and outline the experience, skills and qualifications that will show us you are the perfect addition to our team!

Applications close at 12pm on Tuesday 26 November 2024

Still have questions? Please contact Leif Burdon, Manager - Planning Services on (08) 8256 0321.