Planning Officer

A Planning Officer assesses development applications, ensures projects meet regulations, and liaises with stakeholders. They evaluate proposals, conduct site inspections, prepare reports, and offer recommendations on land use. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are crucial in this role.

Planning Officers help balance community growth with sustainability through collaboration and regulatory oversight.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $85,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a planning officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
VU23311

Prepare to Work within the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System
On Campus
2 days
$995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Firefighter Paramedic
Ambulance Transport Attendant Incident Controller Logistics Officer Planning Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Firefighter Paramedic Ambulance Transport Attendant Incident Controller Logistics Officer Planning Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker + 5 more
RIISS00056

Traffic Management Designer Skill Set
On Campus
3 days
$850 - $950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Management Officer Traffic Control Supervisor Traffic Controller
Planning Officer Compliance Officer Design Assistant Operations Coordinator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Management Officer Traffic Control Supervisor Traffic Controller Planning Officer Compliance Officer Design Assistant Operations Coordinator + 4 more
22612VIC

Course in the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)
On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
Logistics Officer Planning Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Logistics Officer Planning Officer + 2 more
PUAOPE004

Manage the Intelligence Function at an Incident
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Intelligence Officer
Planning Officer Risk Analyst Disaster Recovery Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Intelligence Officer Planning Officer Risk Analyst Disaster Recovery Coordinator + 3 more
PUAOPE025

Manage Planning for a Complex Incident
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Planning Officer
Disaster Recovery Coordinator Emergency Management Coordinator Operations Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Incident Controller Emergency Operations Officer Planning Officer Disaster Recovery Coordinator Emergency Management Coordinator Operations Coordinator + 3 more
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