Hays posted a job you might be interested in December 10, 2014 at 04:47AM

Hays



Senior Planning Officer

Brisbane, Australia, AU - Architecture & Planning, Government Relations, Public Policy

• 9 Month Contract +


• Development Application Assessments


• Applications close 5pm Monday 15th December

Due to an incumbent on extended leave, this local council urgently require a Senior Planning Officer to join their multi-disciplinary team to assist in the delivery of a multitude of development & urban planning projects. This opportunity is offered on an initial 9 month contract basis to start January 2015.



The primary purpose for this role is to manage development applications on behalf of council, interpret relevant legislation and council policies and provide recommendations and technical advice on implications of conditions and application outcomes.



In this position you will be responsible for singing off code and impact assessable development applications, supervise junior DA planning officers and allocate workloads, prepare briefing notes and correspondence with councillors and developers and mediate any customer complaints or application issues that arise.



You will possess sound knowledge of local and state planning legislation and policies and the preparation of development applications from initial concept design, preparation, lodgement and administration through to securing approvals. Significant experience in these areas within a public sector environment will put you in good stead for success in securing this opportunity.



Confident interpersonal skills and well developed written and verbal communication skills are imperative for achievement in these positions as well as an ability to apply conceptual and analytical skills to strategic planning issues.



Due to the nature of the work, interstate applicants will not be considered for this contract opportunity.



Apply now or for more information call Clarice McDonnell on 07 3231 2604. Alternatively send your updated resume to clarice.mcdonnell@hays.com.au.

No salary provided



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