Senior Planner, Lands Planning / Development Assessment Services
- Professional 3 (Remuneration Package Range $126,958 - $141,986)
- Lands Planning and Development Assessment Services
- Alice Springs, Darwin and Katherine, Northern Territory
- Several ongoing and fixed term for up to 3 year vacancies.
- Full time, part time and flexible
Apply your extensive experience in Land Use Planning and your understanding of urban planning principles to navigate complex regulatory frameworks across the Territory.
The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL) aims to drive the sustainable, economic and social advancement of the Northern Territory (NT) through land use and transport planning, infrastructure investment and effective logistics supply chains.
As a Senior Planner, your primary objective is manage the planning and development processes for various urban and regional projects. You will require a deep understanding of urban planning principles strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Your key duties include providing professional advice and information to the Department, the Development Consent Authority (DCA), Northern Territory Planning Commission (NTPC) and Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, relevant Government agencies, and the public on planning and development issues across the Northern Territory. You will be responsible for efficiently processing planning applications, and consulting with stakeholders on strategic planning projects and applications, and leading negotiations to achieve viable outcomes in compliance with the relevant Planning Scheme. You will also undertake inspections of development sites, report on land capability and detailed planning issues, including investigations of alleged breaches of the statutory planning controls under the Planning Act 1999.
To be successful, you are required to hold a degree or diploma qualification related to Land Use Planning from an Australian tertiary institution or have eligibility, have eligibility for admission, to full membership of the 91porn; and demonstrated recent experience in dealing with a wide range of land use, land capability and development planning issues. Well-developed political and cross-cultural awareness and the ability to communicate effectively with technical, professional and lay people is essential, as is the ability to obtain a Northern Territory Driver’s License.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, inclusive of 11% superannuation, 6 weeks’ recreational leave, 3 weeks’ personal leave, up to 17.5% annual leave allowance and additional paid leave to cover the Christmas – New Years’ Day shut-down. Flexible work agreements, study support and career development opportunities are also available.
This is a great opportunity to progress your career, while experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Northern Territory. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore stunning landscapes, immerse in rich cultural experiences and enjoy the colourful tropical sunsets and spectacular lightning displays. You will find the Territory's rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.
Note: Please nominate in your cover letter your preference for ongoing or fixed term appointment, preferred location, and availability for full-time, part-time or flexible hours.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact: Allison Hooper on 08 8999 6362 or allison.hooper@nt.gov.au or Hanna Steevens on 08 8999 6048 or hanna.steevens@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 27103
Closing date: 16/05/2024
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- Company
- Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
- Location
- NT
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- 29 Apr 24
- Applications due
- 16 May 2024
- Salary
- Professional 3 (Remuneration Package Range $126,958 - $141,986)