Urban Planner
Role Description
• Exciting position that plays a critical role in shaping the City’s urban environment that aligns with the Council’s Vision
• Join a friendly and supportive organisation with excellent working conditions
• Training and development opportunities to further enhance your career
Annual salary of $86,525 - $98,798 + Statutory Superannuation (depending on level of skills & experience)
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most desirable places to live, work, study and visit. From a planning and development perspective, the city has a rich heritage fabric which is balanced with medium and high-density residential growth. There is high demand for residential infill and commercial development, together with strong demand and vibrancy along some of the City’s premier retail strips.
An exciting opportunity has presented itself for an Urban Planner to join our Development Assessment Unit and contribute towards shaping our vibrant City through high-quality, environmentally sensitive development. The position will be important in helping to achieve the City’s vision by facilitating development outcomes that respect the heritage and natural environment of the City.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Development Assessment, and working closely with the Senior Urban Planners, the Urban Planner is responsible for the assessment of Development Applications, together with the assessment and consideration of Outdoor Dining and Trading Permits and Liquor Licence Applications. The delivery of accurate and timely advice to the Manager, Development Assessment, internal stakeholders, Council Assessment Panel, development industry and community will be a key component of the role, together with assistance in compliance and enforcement matters.
About You
To be successful in this position you will be pro-active, outcome driven, emotionally intelligent, take pride in the work you do and possess the following skills and experience:
• A tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline (Desirable)
• Post-graduate qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline (Desirable)
• Knowledge of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and Regulations
• Eligibility for Corporate Membership of the Planning Institute of Australia / Accreditation as an Accredited Professional
• Current Driver’s licence
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Emotional intelligence
• A strong work ethic
• A desire to learn and grow
Benefits
• One (1) Rostered-Day-Off per month
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Income protection (illness, accident & injury)
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Manager, Development Assessment, Geoff Parsons on 8366 4567.
Applications close at 5:00pm on 4 December 2023.
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | Urban Planner (Job # qA134706) |
|---|---|
| Department: | Urban Planning & Environment |
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | Norwood SA. |
| Supporting Document: | Position & Person Description |
| Application Close Date: | 04/12/2023 |
| Application Close Time: | 5:00 PM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Manager, Development Assessment |
|---|---|
| Department: | Urban Planning & Environment |
| Name: | Geoff Parsons |
| Phone: | 8366 4567 |
| Email: | gparsons@npsp.sa.gov.au |
