YOUR ROLE Council is seeking an enthusiastic Development Assessment Officer, with tertiary qualifications in town planning or equivalent discipline and demonstrated knowledge of applicable NSW planning legislation.
As a key member of the Development Assessment team, you will assess development and other applications against relevant planning provisions and policies to meet the changing needs of our community.
YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT A annual salary between $85,623 – $96,363 dependent upon skills and experience (plus 11.5% superannuation) Work a 9-day fortnight, based on a 35-hour working week Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under Council's Flex First Procedure including access to an individualised hour agreement Salary packaging options available including novated leasing Access to 2 health and wellbeing leave days for your Christmas break Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives YOUR CAREER A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans Ongoing training and support through Council's cultural development program Continuing Professional Development support for accredited professionals Mentoring and coaching programs Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements Access to e-learning platforms YOUR WELLBEING A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year Free vaccinations and health checks A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions Staff fitness initiatives Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family The contact officer for this position is Peter Malloy, Team Leader Development Assessment on (02) 4823 4505.
Applications close Friday, 17th January 2025 at 5:00pm .
This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.