Planning Officer

• Based in Darwin CBD, Civic Centre
• Temporary | Full-time (from 03/03/2026 to 03/08/2026)
• $ 42.5362 per hour plus superannuation

Join a great team!

About the Opportunity:

We currently require a temporary, full-time Planning Officer to work in the Planning and Place team, starting immediately. The position provides project, planning and administrative support to ensure effective development assessment and team operations. The team is one part of the broader Place and Economic Development program area. This role will be working at the Civic Centre.

Typical duties:

Working at the Civic Centre, the position will undertake duties such as, but not limited to:

• Processing of various planning proposals and other planning matters, including researching, assessing and preparing correspondence for development, commercial outdoor activities, place names applications, and issuing sign permits under delegated authority.
• Monitor and assist customers to ensure compliance with the conditions set for development, signs code, commercial outdoor activities and access applications.
• Maintain and manage databases including sign permits and development parking shortfalls.
• Ensure satisfactory delivery of identified projects and initiatives for Place and Economic Development, including projects that sit within the Movement Strategy and Place and Liveability Plan.
• Prepare routine correspondence, Council reports, documents, agendas and minutes and undertake research with great attention to detail as and when required.
• Assist with the review and development of procedures to ensure continuous improvement.
• Update Council policy and guidelines and prepare reports to Council and Senior Leadership.

Position Pre-Requisites:

Applicants must address the following pre-requisites as they relate to the position's typical duties:

• Diploma in Urban Planning or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in a similar role.
• Class C Driver's License.

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Doug Fotheringham - Manager Planning & Place on 08 8930 0528 during business hours. Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

We accept applications only via our portal, please email us only if you have questions related to a role.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

Applications close 5 pm on 24 February 2026.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment