Planner
Planning and Growth
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay
- Stream A Level 5 to Level 6 competency based - $93,401 / $100,017 per annum + superannuation
- + $6,000 Relocation Allowance (for suitable candidates)
- + 9-day fortnight / 36.25hr week
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Planner to join our dynamic team. Your previous experience working in a development assessment and/ or a strategic planning role will help us succeed. Well-developed communication skills are a must, as is your practical knowledge of the Queensland land use planning framework. You will be delivering quality town planning advice and services to the Fraser Coast Community.
Click here for a copy of the position description.
What you’ll need for success:
- AQF level 7 (or above) in town planning recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
- Experience assessing development applications
- Experience in interpreting and applying legislation
- Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated research, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Queensland Class “C” drivers’ licence
What’s nice to have:
- Experience in Local Government Development (Building/Planning)
- Membership or eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia
Benefits of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.
What we Offer:
- Values based culture
- Employee discount shopping program
- Professional development
- Flexible working arrangements including work from home
- Study assistance program
- Novated leasing
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid emergency services leave
- Uniform subsidy
- Years of service rewards
Apply now:
Applications close 11pm on Thursday 4 September 2025 – subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Jeff Brannan, Manager Development Assessment on 0437 119 482 during business hours only.
