The City of Charles Sturt is home to 105 diverse cultures that have made our City a vibrant and dynamic community unlike any other in South Australia. We celebrate this rich tapestry of culture within our community and define ourselves by highlighting our diversity.The City of Charles Sturt means the world is our brand and our reputation. "Means the world" is about highlighting not only what makes our City unique, but also celebrates how important the place we have chosen to call home is to each and every one of us. There is double meaning in this phrase as we join together to bring joy, culture, knowledge and share what is important to us. That is, what means the world to us.As an organisation of over 500 employees, we are committed to anticipating and responding to the needs of our growing and evolving community. We prioritise the customer experience, and strive to create a unique and special people experience for all of our employees. We seek people passionate about what they do and who thrive on seeking creative solutions.About the TeamThe Planning and Development team plays an integral role in shaping the future of our vibrant City. The delivery of successful development outcomes that provide for improved streetscapes, greening and environmental outcomes along with housing choice and a range of retail, commercial, industrial and community uses is fundamental. The impact of your work will benefit our community for generations to come.About the JobAn opportunity exists for a Development Officer to join our team - with flexibility for this to be offered as an entry-level opportunity, or to an experienced candidate with the right skillset. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality planning assessment services that are responsive to the interests and needs of our community. Providing accurate and consistent advice, you will demonstrate a care and commitment to achieving outcomes. You will also enjoy working a constructive team member to positively role model our organisational values.About You:We are seeking applications from candidates who bring:A relevant tertiary qualification - this may be in Planning, Law, Architecture or an allied discipline.Highly developed interpersonal skills with a strong focus on delivering excellence in customer experience.The ability to manage competing deadlines and actively prioritise work to ensure a proactive approach within this dynamic environment.An ability to build and maintain personable and professional relationships with a positive outlook.Good negotiating ability, providing a high level of confidence to all those we interact with.You will enjoy working in a fast paced environment, have a passion for supporting development outcomes for our community and be collaborative in your approach.Current South Australian C Class Drivers Licence. This position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and would be classified ranging from Level 3 (starting base salary $72,146) to Level 5 (starting base salary $87,148), with the final classification agreed with the successful candidate depending on their skills and experience. Our enterprise agreement negotiated salary increase will also be applied in late August 2022.Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 5:00pm on Monday, 29 August 2022.For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description.Enquiries about this position may be made to Denise Auger, Team Leader Planning & Administration, on (08) 8408 1243.Please be advised that the City of Charles Sturt has a policy on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all employees, therefore as a condition of employment a primary course (2 doses) of an ATAGI approved COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Booster COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly encouraged.We champion unity in diversity, and aim to be an employer for all people. We are committed to representing our community within our workforce, shaping a collective future together.Position Description - Development Officer AUDAdelaide5000
