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Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Full Time Permanent 30/10/2025

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is excited to present this opportunity to Tasmania’s next up and coming Planning professional; we’re looking forward to welcoming you to work with us on Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast!

We are seeking those interested in developing their skills in Planning, and working together with Council and those living, or seeking to live, in our gorgeous municipality.

The role has a strong focus on assessing development applications in accordance with Council’s planning scheme and relevant legislation.  The position is also the first contact for people considering development in the municipality and consequently has a considerable impact in Council’s customer service.

To be successful in this role, you will be suitably qualified or be willing to work towards gaining suitable qualifications, you will be analytical, but solutions oriented, and ideally, you will have previous local government experience, however this is not essential. You will be an exceptional communicator, a natural negotiator, and enjoy overcoming challenges and supporting the community.

What's in it for you???

In addition to working with a terrific team and in the most stunning municipality in Tassie, Council is offering the successful candidate:

  • a competitive salary which will be determined commensurate with qualifications and experience.

  • as per the Glamorgan Spring Bay (GSBC) Enterprise Agreement, GSBC currently contributes 6.5% superannuation in addition to the legislated minimum superannuation contribution of 12%. This additional 6.5% can be taken as salary.

  • Relocation assistance

  • Laptop

  • Mobile phone and plan

For more information about the role please contact Director Planning & Development, Dick Shaw on 0497 930 317 or via email on dick.shaw@freycinet.tas.gov.au

Please visit our website for instructions on how to apply.