Senior Planner

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council | Tasmania’s East Coast

Looking for more than just another planning role?

Join a council where your work will genuinely shape the future of one of Tasmania’s most beautiful and fast-growing regions.

At Glamorgan Spring Bay Council, we offer planners the opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful development matters while enjoying an enviable East Coast lifestyle surrounded by beaches, national parks, coastal townships and a connected community.

Based in Triabunna, this is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a small, collaborative and supportive Planning and Development team where your ideas, expertise and contribution will be valued.

As Senior Planner, you will:

• Assess and report on a broad range of planning and development applications
• Provide professional planning advice to Council, developers and the community
• Mentor and support planner staff
• Work closely with senior leaders and decision-makers
• Contribute to improving planning processes and customer experience
• Help shape the future growth and character of the municipality

We welcome applications from experienced planners across statutory, strategic, environmental or private consulting backgrounds. Local government experience is not essential.

This role may suit an established Senior Planner seeking a lifestyle change, or an experienced planner looking to step into leadership and broaden their career opportunities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package between $90,000 and $101,848 (negotiable based on skills and experience)
• Fully maintained Council vehicle with full private use
• 18.5% superannuation (you can opt to take the additional 6.5% super as salary)
• Relocation assistance
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible and supportive workplace culture
• Genuine career growth opportunities

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Tasha Tyler-Moore
Director Planning & Development
0473 669 019
tasha.tyler.moore@freycinet.tas.gov.au

How to apply

Applications must be submitted in accordance with the instructions outlined in the position advertisement available on the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council website.

To view the Position Description and application information, please visit: EMPLOYMENT – GLAMORGAN SPRING BAY COUNCIL

Applications close Sunday 31 May 2026, however, applications will be assessed as received and Council reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a suitable candidate is identified.

• Employer: Glamorgan Spring Bay Council
• Job Type: Full Time Permanent
• Location: Triabunna, TAS
• Region: Rural/Other
• Date Posted: 15/05/2026
• Closing Date: 31/07/2026
• Position #: Senior Planner - May 2026