Development Compliance Officer

Glenorchy is Tasmania’s fourth largest city with a population of 46,790.  The City lies on the western shore of the Derwent River, next to the City of Hobart. Glenorchy is the second biggest employment location in greater Hobart and the industrial centre for Tasmania.  Home to the world-famous Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Glenorchy also has vibrant retail and community services sectors.  Our community’s vision for the City is to be a proud city; a city of arts; of opportunity; of partnerships; a city that makes exciting things happen.We are looking for a suitably qualified Development Compliance Officer to join the Planning Services Department within a dynamic Council, which will allow you to capitalise on your existing skillset.  You will inspect and investigate properties and interpret and apply planning controls as per the planning scheme.  You will investigate complaints made by the community and correspond effectively and efficiently with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders. The Candidate:  The candidate will have proven ability to interpret planning scheme controls and the ability to achieve appropriate negotiated outcomes to planning investigation and enforcement matters  you will have a demonstrated ability to provide professional service to a range of clients.  You will need to hold a current Drivers Licence.Qualifications: The successful candidate will have completed a tertiary qualification in town planning or regulatory services and experience in the field of planning enforcement ideally within a local government environment.  However, individuals who have held positions in local laws or have at least 12 months in a statutory planning position are encouraged to apply.Position Number: 100564Position Hours: Part-time, 45 hours per fortnight. Salary: Schedule A, Salary Point 11 $70,898.86 to $79,794.56 (pro-rata) in accordance with Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2016Please note that all successful applicants will be required to provide a current National Police Check prior to commencement of employment.For further information on this position, contact Trevor Boheim, Coordinator Planning Services on (03) 6216 6800.How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on the online submission site on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. To be considered for this role, all applicants must address the selection criteria in the Position Description and provide a current resume.  A copy of the position description can be found on the Glenorchy City Council website. Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 9 August 2020Position Description - Development Compliance Officer AUD Glenorchy 7010