Trainee Development Assessment Planner

Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region’s renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.

Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following position.

TRAINEE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PLANNER (Permanent Term appointment – 2 years)

The purpose of the Trainee Development Assessment Planner is to assist the Development Assessment Planning Team to assess and make recommendations and deliver general advice relating to low impact development assessment in a consistent and highly accurate manner with regard to relevant environmental planning instruments and policies as stipulated by the relevant planning legislation.

Skills & Knowledge: The successful applicant will require computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite and good written and verbal communication skills.

Hours of work: 35 hours per week. 

Salary and conditions: Remuneration offered will be in accordance with clause 32C wage rates of the Local Government (State) Award 2023 (depending on age).

Griffith City Council offers;   

• Location & Lifestyle
• Pro rata annual leave
• Pro rata sick leave each year
• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Health & Assistance programs
• Access to the fitness passport program
• Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience
• Course Fees paid by Council

Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Applications close: Monday, 20 January 2025.

For any questions about the role please contact Carel Potgieter on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.