Senior Planner

Full-Time
Band 4 – Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Enterprise Agreement
Salary –$90,000 – $101,848 (negotiable, based on skills and experience)
Location: Triabunna, Tasmania
Council vehicle provided for full private use.
Application Pack – Senior Planner 

Shape the future of Tasmania’s stunning East Coast

What if your next planning role offered more than just another desk, another DA, and another commute?

At Glamorgan Spring Bay Council, this is your opportunity to help shape one of Tasmania’s most breathtaking and fast-evolving regions; where coastal villages, thriving tourism, agriculture, community, and environmental values intersect in truly meaningful ways.

From world-class beaches and national parks to growing townships and exciting development opportunities, Glamorgan Spring Bay is a municipality on the move, and we’re looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Planner to help guide its future.

Based in Triabunna on Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast, this role offers the rare balance of impactful professional work and an enviable lifestyle.

Why planners love regional local government

This isn’t a role where you become one small cog in a giant machine.

In regional local government, your work genuinely matters.

You will work closely with a small, supportive, and collaborative team where your ideas, expertise and leadership will have visible impact across the municipality. You’ll be involved in diverse and interesting planning matters; from residential and tourism developments through to environmental, commercial, and strategic land use considerations.

You’ll also have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with decision-makers and senior leaders
• Mentor and support emerging planners
• Influence process improvement and customer experience
• Build strong relationships with community and developers
• Develop leadership capability and accelerate your career progression
• Help shape the future character of a growing and highly desirable region

Whether you are an experienced Senior Planner looking for a lifestyle change, or an established planner ready to take the next step toward leadership and executive pathways, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

As Senior Planner, you will provide expert statutory planning advice and assessment across a broad range of development applications and planning matters. You will play a key leadership role within the Planning and Development team, providing mentorship and support to our junior planner while helping deliver practical, customer-focused outcomes for the community.

This role offers genuine variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful planning matters in a highly dynamic environment.

Experience in local government is welcomed but not essential. We are open to planners from a range of backgrounds including statutory, strategic, environmental, or private consulting who are looking for a rewarding career move and the opportunity to make a real difference.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who:

• Brings strong planning knowledge and considered professional judgement
• Is solutions-focused and community-minded
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting others
• Communicates with confidence, professionalism, and empathy
• Thrives in collaborative environments
• Wants to contribute to a positive workplace culture
• Sees opportunity in regional growth and development

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who genuinely wants to be part of our community and help shape its future.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to joining a genuinely supportive team and working in one of Tasmania’s most spectacular locations, we offer:

• A competitive salary package between $90,000 and $101,848 (negotiable, based on skills and experience – let’s talk!)
• Fully maintained fleet vehicle with full private use
• 18.5% superannuation with the option to take 6.5% super as additional salary
• Relocation assistance
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Genuine career growth and leadership pathways

Ready for a change?

This could be the career, and lifestyle, move you’ve been waiting for.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact – Tasha Tyler-Moore, Director Planning & Development on 0473 669 019, or via email at tasha.tyler.moore@freycinet.tas.gov.au

Applications Close Sunday 31 May 2026. Please note, applications will be assessed as received and the position may close once a suitable candidate is identified.

Plumbing Inspector / Surveyor

Part-Time – 3 Days per Week
Band 4 – Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Enterprise Agreement
Salary – $103,707 FTE ($66,373 pro rata) plus 18.5% Superannuation
Location – Triabunna, Tasmania
Council vehicle provided for full private use.

Application Pack – Plumbing Inspector / Surveyor 

Build a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle of Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast.

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Plumbing Inspector/Surveyor to join our Planning and Development team. This role plays an important part in protecting public health, ensuring compliance with plumbing legislation and standards, and safeguarding Council’s reticulated hydraulic infrastructure.

This is a great opportunity to use your trade knowledge and regulatory skills in a role that offers professional independence, variety in your day-to-day work, and the opportunity to contribute to the local community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director Planning and Development, this role is responsible for plumbing inspections, compliance assessment, investigation, and enforcement functions in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016, National Construction Code, and relevant Australian Standards.

Key responsibilities include:
• Assessing plumbing applications for compliance with legislation and standards
• Conducting plumbing inspections and compliance audits
• Investigating complaints and undertaking enforcement where required
• Acting under delegation as an Authorised Officer / Permit Authority
• Maintaining statutory registers and accurate electronic records
• Providing advice and information to the public, contractors, and industry professionals
• Supporting customer enquiries relating to plumbing and regulatory services
• Working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

About You

You are a qualified and experienced plumbing professional who is looking to move into, or continue working in, a regulatory role where you can apply your technical knowledge in a practical and community-focused environment.

You will bring:
• Strong knowledge of plumbing and drainage systems and relevant legislation
• The ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Confidence to make informed decisions and work independently
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to compliance and enforcement

Essential

• Minimum 5 years relevant trade experience
  • Current registration as an Advanced Registered Sanitary Plumber
  • Working knowledge of the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016, NCC and AS/NZS 3500
  • Current driver’s licence
  • Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance) or willingness to obtain

Desirable

• Registered Backflow Prevention Plumber
  • Ability to act as Permit Authority
  • Basic drafting experience
  • Certificate IV Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance)

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to secure a part-time professional role on Tasmania’s East Coast, offering an excellent work-life balance in one of the most beautiful coastal regions in Australia.

Council offers 18.5% superannuation, which is above the Government Guarantee. The additional 6.5% superannuation component may be taken as salary if the successful candidate elects to do so.

A fully maintained Council vehicle is provided with this role and is available for full private use.

You will be part of a small, supportive, and collaborative Council where your work makes a real difference to the community.

For further information about this position, please contact Tasha Tyler-Moore, Acting Director Planning and Development, on (03) 6256 4777 between 9.00am and 4.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (excluding public holidays).

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Council reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time once a suitable candidate is identified, so early applications are encouraged.

Pre-employment checks, including referee checks and a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing), will be required.