Planning Officer

BBT

Job Description

Role
To provide professional expertise to support the Planning function. In particular the determination of all planning applications and other matters covered within the Development Control function.

Responsibilities

Analyse and appraise Planning and other applications as assigned in the light of all formal Development Plans, Government Circulars and Discretionary Advice, Development Briefs, Local Policies and public comment. Interpret such material, undertake site inspections, formulate reports and recommendations for the Development Control Manager’s consideration, which enable the Council to discharge its statutory obligations as the Local Planning Authority in a positive manner that brings benefit to both the applicant and the community.

Advise, liaise and negotiate with developers, outside bodies, the general public and inter-departmental staff.

Investigate breaches of planning control and recommend action to be taken.

Prepare formal Written Statements resisting appeals against planning decisions taken by the Council to justify and support those decisions.

Develop and maintain information systems relating to changes in legislation, policies, operating, previous decisions and any other Development Control matters.

Requirements

• Diploma in Town and Country Planning OR equivalent qualification OR equivalent experience.
  
• Some experience of planning work and Development Control in a Local Planning Authority.
  
• Applicants should have demonstrable experience of using PC based applications Word, Excel, Access (or equivalents).
  
• Communication skills able to deal with straightforward enquiries and give advice to people inside and outside the Council.
  
• Able to follow strict deadlines and targets.

Applicants must be currently residing in Australia or New Zealand