Development Assessment Officer - Planning Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives. We currently have an opportunity for a Development Assessment Officer - Planning to join the team in our Planning and Economic Department. As Development Assessment Officer you will get to:
To ensure the efficient processing of Development Applications in accordance with the requirements of the EPA Act 1979, State Government and Council's Planning Policy. To assist Council in meeting its statutory obligations under the EPA Act 1979.
To assist in the planning reform program including the assessment of fast-track applications to support decreasing median processing times To assist with Strategic Planning matters as and when directed by the Director Planning, Environment and Communities To promote the image of Council as being customer focused, courteous and efficient. To Demonstrate the Council's values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Excellence. What we offer... Permanent full time, 35 hours per week Annual salary from $73,112 to $99,679 (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience) Phone, laptop, leaseback subject to contract agreement What you'll need to be successful in the role... Town Planning qualifications recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia or an undergraduate nearing completion or a recent graduate or alternative related qualifications with
suitable experience.
Class C Drivers Licence Sound communication, problem solving skills and negotiation skills with a strong customer focus.
Project Management experience including research, planning, report writing and organisational skills with the ability to multitask. Ability to work as part of a team and independently to meet strict deadlines What you'll love about working for Kiama Council... We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
- Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
- Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
- Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home
Generous leave entitlements including:
- Paid parental leave
- Fifteen days of sick leave
- Long service leave after five years
- Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees
We value your health and wellbeing and offer:
- Access to the Fitness Passport
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Two paid health and wellbeing days each year
We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:
- Study assistance
- On the job training
- Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role
Access to social club events for social club members:
- BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations
- Birthday and Christmas vouchers
What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA... Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.
Contact: Cheryl Lappin, Manager Planning and Economic Department on 4232 0433
Closing Date: Sunday 7 July 2024, 23:30 pm.
If this opportunity excites you, refer to our Information for Applicants Guide and apply on the following page.
All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. (Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder).
We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values
Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence underpinning everything we do.
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