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Senior Development Assessment Officer
- Permanent, Full – Time Position, 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary is negotiable, subject to skills and experiences
- Council Vehicle Offered (leaseback)
The Northern Beaches Council is situated on the beautiful coastline extending from Manly to Palm Beach and is an exciting, diverse and challenging place to work, live and play. The newly formed area is undergoing significant changes in the town centres and employment zones and facing the challenges of new medium density forms of housing. The area has a sensitive natural environment and we are committed to its protection and enhancement.
We are looking for an experienced and talented professionals to join our team as Senior Development Assessment Officer (known as a Principal Planner in our structure), who will help us drive success in the Development Assessments section.
We offer an attractive workplace, including:
- genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
- employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
- values based culture and a teams oriented working environment
- a culture of supporting continuous professional development
- high level of technological innovation and systems
The position is responsible for:
- Managing the assessment of complex development applications
- Preparing detailed reports for the Local Planning Panel and Sydney North Planning Panel
- Representing Council in Land and Environment Court
- Supporting the role of Manager Development Assessment
- Assisting in mentoring and coaching younger planners
The successful person will use high level communication, efficient handling and problem solving skills to provide effective, timely and quality processing of applications. The use of experience and expertise to achieve good planning outcomes, development of other planners and delivering a positive customer experience are fundamental to success in this senior position.
So, if you see yourself as playing a key role in helping to shape the future of the Northern Beaches in an exciting and dynamic working environment, please come join us.
Please refer to the Position Description for more information.
How to apply:
- Apply online and upload the following information
- A current Resume
- A covering letter (maximum 4 page) addressing all essential criteria listed within the position description.
For further information, please contact Lillian Warnes on 02 99422412 during business hours.
Applications close Wednesday 2 October, 2019.
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