City of Palmerston
Planning and Permits Officer

Posted: 11 Feb
Closes: 04 Mar

Palmerston, Northern Territory

Full-time

Description

Work for the second largest and fastest-growing city in the NT!
12-month opportunity at Level 5 ($85,534.87 - $88,208.48+ Super)
Six weeks annual leave! Plus a wide range of employee benefits!

About us

City of Palmerston presents an exciting opportunity for people seeking a dynamic, progressive and fast-paced organisation, where collaboration

and personal development are core components. We provide a genuine commitment to making a tangible impact on the community through a role offering both purpose and stability.

Invest in your own professional and personal growth and be a real contributor to the experience of the Palmerston community.

Other benefits of working with City of Palmerston include:

Attractive salary
Generous leave entitlements including 6 weeks annual leave
15 days personal leave
Additional superannuation contributions matched to 2%
Discounted gym memberships (SWELL) and daily fruit baskets
Access to wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program
Generous training and professional development opportunities

Our Commitment to You and Our Customers

At CoP we value

Teamwork
Commitment and Accountability
Sustainability and Self-Sufficient
Quality Resources
A culture of Continuous improvement

In addition to our focus on culture, values, and behaviours, we embed our Customer Service Charter in everything we do both internally and externally. The pillars of our Customer Service Charter are:

Make it easy for customer
Perform with pride
Listen, learn and act
Evaluate and improve

About the Role

This is a 12-month, limited tenure role. Working with the Planning and Development Manager, the Planning and Permits Officer is responsible for the services and outcomes that contribute to the delivery of the City of Palmerston Community Plan, including:

Permits and approvals for works by others
Driveway and stormwater connection assessment and approvals
Contractor coordination
Planning and development support, including documentation review, administration, inspections
Road safety and traffic management

What you need:

• Minimum diploma level qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent, drafting, town planning, building and/ or construction, or equivalent
• Minimum 12 months experience in town planning, civil construction and/ or civil infrastructure design, drafting or similar role
• Experience in providing quality customer service to a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and resolving complex issues
• Demonstrated knowledge of civil construction standards, current technology, and design requirements
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to prepare correspondence
• Possession or ability to obtain a White Card.

Diversity

At City of Palmerston, we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To Apply:

To view a copy of the position description and to 'Apply' please see below.

Applications Close: Monday, 3 March 2025

City of Palmerston Planning and Permits Officer

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Planning and Permits Officer