Applications close on Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Make your mark in Planning!

  • Diverse range of planning applications
  • Supportive professional environment
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible work hours between 7am to 7pm (upon discussion)
  • Work from home flexibility
  • Monthly RDO
  • Starting annual wage of $88,868 plus 15% Superannuation

About the Role
Looking for your next step in Local Government planning? Join our collaborative team where you’ll assess a variety of planning applications while developing your expertise. Located just 30 minutes from Hobart, we offer the perfect blend of professional growth and lifestyle benefits.

What You’ll Do

  • Assess planning applications and prepare planning reports
  • Provide pre-application advice to developers and community
  • Contribute to planning scheme amendments
  • Work with a supportive team of planning professionals

What You’ll Bring

  • Planning qualification or relevant experience
  • Understanding of Tasmanian planning framework or ability to obtain
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiasm for supporting team members and collaboration
  • Strong computer skills with emphasis on GIS
  • Ability to adapt to business processes and software

What We Offer

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentoring from experienced planners
  • Supportive team focused on innovation and excellence
  • Monthly RDOs and flexible arrangements
  • Above-standard 15% super
  • Lifestyle benefits of Huon Valley living

How to Apply

Does this sound like you?

Share your experience through:

  • Your resume, and a
  • A short form application (maximum 3 pages) demonstrating your:
    • Planning experience
    • Understanding of Tasmanian planning frameworks
    • Communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and
    • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Applications must include both resume and short form application to be considered.

Pre-employment screening, including a national police check, will be required for the preferred candidate.

Please note, video interviews may be a requirement of this recruitment process.

For further information on this position contact Rahul Babu, Technical Manager Planning, 03 6264 0323.