Planning Information Officer

Planning Information Officer

At Penrith City Council its not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

• Salary: $83341 with performance progression up to$% superannuation
• Employment type: Temporary full-time
• Flexible Working Arrangements:Usually 2-3 days per week in our Penrith Office (in accordance with Councils Finding Balance policy)
• The best of both worlds click here to learn more

Heres what youll be up to

As a Planning Information Officer within the City Planning Team your role you will be to:

• maintain accurate and uptodate information within our planning and property database systems
• prepare review and dispatch 10.7 Planning Certificates in line with legislative and organisational requirements
• provide highquality customer service for basic planning enquiries
• assist with a range of administrative and office support tasks supporting team members

Who we are (And why youll love us)

At Penrith City Council were shaping one of NSWs fastestgrowing regions while staying connected to the people and places that make our City unique. Our work is grounded in purpose creating a thriving sustainable and welldesigned future for our community.

Youll join a team that values collaboration trust and flexibility where your expertise is recognised and your ideas can make a real impact. We offer genuine opportunities to grow your career balance work and life and contribute to projects that matter. With the Aerotropolis on the horizon and major cityshaping initiatives underway its an exciting time to be part of Penriths transformation.

At Council you dont have to choose between challenge and balance or impact and support here you truly get the best of both worlds.

Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for

We are looking for someone that has experience using Council property databases and systems as well as a demonstrated understanding of NSW planning legislation. You may be an experienced planning information officer or someone starting out in your planning career.

As a planning information officer in the City Planning team we are looking for someone who has the following skills:

• Diploma in Town Planning or equivalent or significant experience in land coding and signing 10.7 Planning Certificates
• Demonstrated experience using databases (e.g. Technology One Property GIS sharepoint etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of zoningand planning legislation
• Ability to prioritise workand meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Having an eye for detail highly organised and proactive with their work

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks which may include a Criminal History Check Qualification Check Working with Children Check Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council for review to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like work

If youre nodding along and already picturing your first day submit your application by hitting Apply Now.

In addition to a cover letter and resume applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Weve got an opportunity youve got talent Lets talk.

For more information contact Natalie Stanowski City Planning Coordinator on.

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At Penrith City Council we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds abilities and identities.