Senior Planning Officer/Planning Officer

Join a progressive Council just 15mins from the Hobart CBD.

Were offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced planning professional to join our passionate and forward-thinking Statutory Planning team at Glenorchy City Council.

This full-time role is ideally suited to a capableSenior Planning Officer ready to take the lead on more complex planning matters. However we also welcome applications from suitably qualified Planning Officers looking to further develop their expertise in a supportive environment. The Senior Planning Officer is a new position created to manage more complex planning tasks within the team.

At Glenorchy City Council youll be exposed to a diverse and growing municipality encompassing a mix of industrial commercial and residential development. Youll play a key role in shaping the future of the region by assessing a broad range of private community and public sector planning proposals.

As the successful applicant youll be part of a motivated team of innovative professionals focused on delivering quality planning outcomes.

Whats in it for you

• Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice
• diverse and engaging planning work
• 9-day fortnight (RDO) and flexible working arrangements
• 15% Superannuation
• a motivated team that supports each other values innovation and has a bit of fun along the way
• ongoing training and career development
• the chance to meaningfully contribute to community projects
• access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
• relocation assistance is available for the right candidate
• only 15 minutes from the CBD but with free parking

About the role:

This newly created position will give you the opportunity to:

• lead and assess a wide range of planning applications
• apply your expertise in statutory planning and report writing
• work collaboratively to deliver high-quality planning outcomes
• as the Senior Planning Officer assist and mentor other team members as needed
• as a Planning Officer build your career through exposure to diverse planning matters

What youll bring to the role:

• tertiary qualification in land use planning or a related field (e.g. environmental design architecture or geography)
• sound understanding of Tasmanias planning system and statutory planning processes.
• demonstrated experience in handling complex planning matters
• confidence working with a range of stakeholders to get great outcomes for our community

Position details:

• full-time (76 hours fortnight).
• 9-day fortnight because life happens outside of work too.
• flexible work arrangements
• located just 15 minutes from the Hobart CBD

Salary: $85228.45 - $110000.00

Our commitment to community

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy outlines our commitment view it here.

How to apply:

To be considered applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.

Your application must include:

• a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the Position Description
• a current resume

Pre-employment checks including a national Police check health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday 24 Aug 2025

Up for a chat about this opportunity contact Helen Ayers Lead Statutory Planner on (03).

Come and join Glenorchy City Council where you and your ideas matter. Apply today!