Fixed-term Full-time positions until June 2026 35-hour week, hybrid working, flexible work arrangements available, including flex time.
Gain exposure to some of the largest development projects in the region and participate in the contribution to Newcastle's transformation.
City of Newcastle has a rich heritage, being one of Australia's earliest, and now largest cities, which has transitioned from its industrial beginnings into a dynamic modern economy, and we are currently looking for an experienced Senior Development Officer to join our City-Wide Development Assessment Team.
Working within Planning & Development is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the development and planning of the city across a wide range of projects including precinct planning, transport planning, and major residential, industrial and commercial proposals not often available in other areas.
P&D commonly determines development projects valued over $1Billion per year across a wide range of development types.
As the Senior Development Officer (Planning) at CN you will play a pivotal role in the assessment and determination of development applications with a strong focus on their impact on the natural, built, and social environments.
You will be expected to provide input into the review and development of statutory instruments, development control plans, local environmental plans, codes, policies, and procedural manuals as directed.
You will also provide mentoring to the team, while also taking on high-level responsibilities such as attending the Land and Environment Court.
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Why join CN?
35-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model as well as an optional 9-day fortnight 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment Paid parental leave for primary carers Industry leading employment conditions Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.90 per week Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities Leading the CN Way leadership program Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups Life at CN At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority.
We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance.
We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city.
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We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.
People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 26th January 2025 Remuneration: $120,061.83 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week Contact: Holly Hutchens - Development Assessment Section Manager - 02 4974 2746 CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
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