Planning Officer

Help shape a growing City.

Join a progressive Council and build a planning career with real variety and community impact.  We are looking for two motivated planning professionals to join Glenorchy City Council’s supportive and forward-thinking Statutory Planning team.

These opportunities are suited to experienced Planning Officers ready to broaden their expertise, as well as graduates looking to begin their careers in a supportive environment.  The level of appointment will reflect the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Glenorchy is a diverse and growing municipality with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential development.  You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of the region by assessing a broad range of private, community, and public sector proposals and contribute to quality planning outcomes for our community.

Why join us?

• Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice

• competitive remuneration: Planning Officer $91,080 to $105,570, depending on experience.  Graduate Planner: $83,972.

• full-time (76 hours fortnight)
• diverse and engaging planning work
• 9-day fortnight (RDO) and flexible working arrangements
• 15% Superannuation
• a motivated team that supports each other, values innovation and has a bit of fun along the way
• ongoing training and career development
• the chance to meaningfully contribute to community projects
• access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
• relocation assistance is available for the right candidate
•  only 15 minutes from the CBD – but with free parking
• Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025

What you will do

• assess a wide range of planning applications
• develop and enhance your expertise in statutory planning and report writing
• work collaboratively to deliver high-quality planning outcomes
• build your career through exposure to diverse planning matters

What you will bring

• tertiary qualification in land use planning or a related field (e.g. environmental design, architecture, or geography)
•  a sound understanding of Tasmania’s planning system and statutory planning processes
•  for the Planning Officer role, demonstrated experience in handling complex planning matters
• confidence working with a range of stakeholders to get great outcomes for our community

 Our commitment

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.  We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Read our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.

How to apply:

To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.

Your application must include:

• A response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description. When responding to the Key Selection Criteria, applicants should provide clear examples that demonstrate relevant skills, experience and capability. These responses are the main factor used to assess suitability and determine progression to interview.
• A current Résumé

Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 27 September 2026

Questions? Contact Helen Ayers, Lead Statutory Planner on (03) 6216 6800.

Come and join Glenorchy City Council – where you and your ideas matter.  Apply today!