Employment Information Package for

Graduate Town Planner

Position Number POS1250

Enquiries:

Richard Jamieson, Manager City Development P: 03 6323 3000

Application Closing Date: Monday, 8 October 2018 at 3:00pm

Address all correspondence to:

Manager Human Resources City of Launceston PO Box 396 LAUNCESTON TAS 7250

Email address: contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word (.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.

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Introduction Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning wines, gourmet dining experiences, magnificent natural features and friendly residents. The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405 square kilometres with a population of around 67,000 residents. The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest municipal council in terms of population and revenue.

Launceston boasts all the major facilities of a much larger city, many of which are owned and operated by the City of Launceston. The City of Launceston is served by 12 Aldermen, including the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Click here to view City of Launceston's strategic and annual reporting.

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City of Launceston The City of Launceston is one of 67 Tasmanian workplaces recognised as an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian Government. An Employer of Choice is a workplace which demonstrates contemporary workplace practices and provides outstanding support for its staff. The Council employs around 570 employees across a range of responsibilities.

Organisational Chart

General Manager

Michael Stretton

Corporate Services

Louise Foster, Director

Corporate Strategy

Customer Service

Finance

Human Resources

Information Management

Information Technology

Legal Services

Rates

Strategic Procurement

Development Services

Leanne Hurst, Director

City Development

Community and Economic

Development

Health and Compliance

Facilities Management

Bruce MacIsaac

Director

Architectural Services

Inveresk Precinct

Leisure and Aquatic Centre

Parking & Carr Villa

Infrastructure Services

Shane Eberhardt Director

Operations

Technical Services

Creative Arts and Cultural Services

Vacant, Director

Collections & Research

Audience Engagement

Visitor Operations

Arts and Culture

Planetarium

Major Projects

Dale Sinfield, Director

Investigation & Design

Procurement & Implementation

Administration Support

Civic Affairs

Economic Development

Communications

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Information for Applicants Please read this information carefully, as it will help you with the preparation of your employment application City of Launceston is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act (Clth) 1986 and the Anti Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas) during the recruitment and selection process. When applying for this position, you must provide the following documentation:

1. City of Launceston Application for Employment Form 2. Covering letter 3. Statement addressing the selection criteria 4. Resume

1. The Application for Employment Form is available here.

2. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you are applying for the role.

3. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The most suitable person in

terms of skills, knowledge, qualifications, relevant experience, alignment with organisational values and work attitudes is selected for the positon. Selection is based on the assessment of each application in relation to the selection criteria identified in the position description. The position description is included later in this information kit. The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform the role. You must provide a statement which addresses each selection criterion for the role. Your statement should include examples which demonstrate how you meet each criterion.

4. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, work history, special skills, training and competency details and referees, plus any other information which may support your application. Be clear and informative. Include the names, position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two work referees.

Post Application Process Short listed applicants will be contacted by telephone or email to arrange an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be advised by email or post.

Pre-employment checks The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical examination and consent to a national police check, at Council's expense, prior to a formal employment offer being made. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate.

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General Conditions of Employment

Position Title: Graduate Town Planner

Employment Terms: Permanent Full Time

Working Pattern: 19 Day Month

Total Remuneration: $69,227* *Total remuneration includes superannuation, as detailed below

Base Salary $60,066

Superannuation: Employer contribution of 15.25%

Annual Leave: 4 weeks annual leave, with leave loading

Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 10 years continuous service

The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2016 is available here

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Position description form

PF NUMBER: POS NUMBER: POS1250

POSITION TITLE: Graduate Town Planner

AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 4

EMPLOYEE:

DEPARTMENT: City Development

DIRECTORATE: Development Services

REPORTS TO: Manager City Development

PREPARED BY: Claire Fawdry

DATE: May 2018

APPROVED BY:

NAME: Leanne Hurst

POSITION: Director Development Services

SIGNATURE:

POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)

Undertake timely and accurate assessments of planning applications for the orderly and sustainable development of the municipal area. To undertake research and provide input into strategic planning projects as required. Provide planning advice to staff, councillors, applicants and other external parties on planning matters. Undertake a variety of administrative and customer service duties on behalf of the City Development Department. Ensure that statutory rules and regulations and Council's policies and procedures are met. Ensure compliance matters are effectively dealt with.

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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS

Accountabilities/ Major Duties

Activities/Tasks include: Performance

Indicators

Development Assessment Undertake assessment of development applications.

Support town planners in undertaking complex planning assessments.

Provide quality advice to Council and customers.

Assist in the interpretation of the relevant Acts, State Policies, Council policies and the Planning Scheme.

Research, prepare and present facts and information as required.

Under the guidance of the Team Leader Planning Assessments, prepare proof of evidence, meet with Council’s legal representative, prepare and attend mediation and hearing as required.

Quality of development assessment. Continually acquires new knowledge of legislation and planning scheme.

Quality of presentation and delivery.

Strategic Planning To assist in the delivery of the department's strategic planning projects.

To undertake research into planning matters to support strategic projects.

To assist deliver public consultation exercises.

Number and quality of activities undertaken.

Administration and Customer Service

Attend to customer queries as required.

Respond to written and verbal zoning and other routine planning enquiries.

Erect public notification signs on-site.

Provide support for the department's administrative functions as required including during period of absence of leave.

Completion of 337 certificates as required.

Customers dealt with in friendly, polite and helpful manner.

Accurate, relevant and timely information is provided.

Communication Direct report to Team Leader Planning Assessments.

Fully brief Manager City Development on issues that may impact on Council Operations

Collaboratively work with City Development staff on major projects and issues

Keep team leader and manager aware of projects and major issues.

Assess Building Applications for compliance with planning scheme.

As required, assess and process daily Building Applications (BA) received to determine whether a Development Application for planning approval is required.

Number and quality of activities undertaken.

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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS

Accountabilities/ Major Duties

Activities/Tasks include: Performance

Indicators

Assess strata and final plans

As required, assess strata and final plans and associated documentation on level of compliance with associated planning permit/s.

Number and quality of feedback and outcome.

Compliance matters

Ensure compliance matters are effectively dealt with.

Timely resolution of matters.

Other duties as directed by Team Leader Planning Assessments and/or Manager City Development

Duties as directed. Number and quality of activities undertaken.

Work Safely with a Duty of Care for fellow employees and ensure procedural compliance

Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with the City of Launceston's Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures

While at work, a worker must –

(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety; and

(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons; and

(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the person conducting the business or undertaking to allow the person to comply with this Act; and

(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the person conducting the business or undertaking relating to health or safety at the workplace that has been notified to workers.

(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)

Ensure work is halted where unsafe practices are observed

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WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE CHECK

Yes/No

Working with Vulnerable People Check required? No

If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below

SELECTION CRITERIA (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTITUDES AND QUALIFICATIONS)

Tertiary qualification in town planning or similar (or substantial completion towards same).

A sound knowledge of statutory planning process or demonstrable ability to obtain such knowledge.

Highly developed written and verbal communications skills.

Good level of computer skills.

Excellent time management skills.

Excellent conflict resolution skills.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Current driver's licence.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS (External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)

Internal Nature of Relationships

City Development Infrastructure Assets Environmental Services Parks & Recreation Community & Economic Development Customer Service

Aldermen

Providing advice and requesting advice.

External Nature of Relationships

DPIPW Tasmanian Heritage Council National Trust Developers, Engineers, Designers, Architects, Land surveyors Land owners DIER MRT TPC

RMPAT

Providing advice and requesting advice. Negotiating better outcomes.

Attending hearings, mediations.

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REPORTING STRUCTURE

Manager Manager City Development

Direct Reports Team Leader Planning Assessments

DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS (Local Government Act, By-Laws etc)

Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993

Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995

Launceston Interim Planning Scheme 2015

Environmental Management Protection Control Act 1994

State Policy:

Protection of Agricultural land

Coastal Policy

Water Management

Threatened Species Protection Act 1995

Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal Act 1993

Resource Planning and Development Commission Act 1997

Disability Discrimination Act 1992

State Policy and Project Act 1993

National Environment Protection Council (Tasmania) Act 1995

Local Government Building and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1993

COMPUTER AND CORPORATE APPLICATION ACCESS REQUIREMENTS (indicate the access required for this position)

Yes/No Enter Workplace Details

Computer Access

Email and Internet Yes

Technology One Enterprise Suite Yes

Employee Self Service Yes

Purchasing Requisitions No

Purchasing Approvals No Limit $

Works & Assets No

Technology One Property & Rating Yes

ECM Yes

POSITION TARGET QUALIFICATIONS (required qualifications and competencies)

Tertiary Qualification in town planning (or substantial progress towards achieving such a qualification).

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POSITION SCOPE (Budget Control, Relevant Statistics etc)

This is a graduate level position which is intended to focus on developing skills and experience in planning assessments and providing the City Development Department with research, customer service and administrative support.

Confidentiality Staff are a) Able to access; or b) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that may be related to individuals, organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of a sensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation. By accepting this position the employee undertakes: a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employment with City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only be disclosed to other employees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed. b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work. c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise Agreement.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Is there any other background information that would assist in describing the nature and context of the role?

This is a graduate level position with career progression and development opportunities.

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CITY OF LAUNCESTON'S ORGANISATIONAL VALUES

we value clear and open communication

we support and encourage each other

we respect diversity

we recognise individual needs, experience and strengths

we take pride in our work and pursue a standard of excellence

we genuinely listen, and value collaborative relationships

we strive towards the best outcome for our community

we make responsible and sustainable decisions

we actively seek opportunities to continuously improve

we respect and explore different ideas and perspectives

we embrace change that leads to positive outcomes

we value innovation and creativity

we show care for people and look out for one another

we speak up and support others to be healthy and safe

we take personal responsibility for our own health and wellbeing

we value work-life fit