We’re on the lookout for a motivated and resourceful Planner with great communication skills to join our growing team. You’ll get to work on a wide range of planning applications and be part of some interesting projects. You’ll be joining a supportive, knowledgeable and experienced City Planning team that values collaboration and fresh ideas.
Key responsibilities
- Provide clear, timely planning advice to developers, the public and internal teams
- Assess use development and subdivision applications in line with statutory requirements
- Undertake site visits and contribute to planning investigations and compliance
- Liaise across council teams and with external stakeholders to support well-rounded decision making
- Prepare documentation and support planning matters through formal processes where required
- Contribute to continuous improvement of planning systems, services and policies
- Support your team and wider department with planning knowledge and professional advice
About you
- Suitable tertiary qualification in planning or associated field, or satisfactory progress towards such a qualification.
- Solid understanding of planning legislation, processes and current issues
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Tech-savvy with excellent attention to detail
- Experience in statutory planning, preferably in local government (desirable)
What we offer you
- Base salary between $89,760.55 and $99,774.18 will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 12.5% superannuation
- Permanent/full-time
- Monthly rostered day off
Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year and a superb work life balance – plus many other benefits.
Apply online
Apply via the “Apply Now” button and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the Clarence City Council Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.
For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Memory Hatendi (Team Leader Planning Assessment) on 6217 9568.
Position Description
Download the position description here: Planner.
Council commitment
Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.
We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 1 September 2025.