Senior Development Assessment Planner

Senior Development Assessment Planner

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a full-time role in the Development Services team based at Council’s Moruya Administration Office. The successful candidate will provide high level advice and assessment on planning and regulatory matters to ensure compliance with council policies and statutory requirements in the protection, preservation and enhancement of the natural and built environment.

Your main duties will include:

• Coordinate and carry out development assessment work, including conducting special assignments and assessments of complex matters.
• Negotiate resolution of objections and disputes regarding developments and s68 approvals and arrange mediation where required.
• Prepare reports for Council and Committees.
• Guide the professional development of DA Planners and Cadets as required.
• Provide advice, monitor staff performance and coordinate workflows for the assessment of applications and dealing with development issues.
• Liaise with developers, Council officers and the community to provide technical information.
• Provide advice in relation to Complaints and Service Requests for the purpose of organising the issue of Orders, Infringements and Notices.
• Be part of (and potentially lead) a project team in the development, implementation and review of Policies and Guidelines including Local Environmental Plans.

Salary information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $102,820.91 to $121,443.98 gross per annum consisting of:

• $92,631.45 to $109,408.99 base salary
• $10,189.46 to $12,034.99 superannuation (at 11%)

A fully maintained Council leaseback vehicle (including full private usage) is available with this position.

A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check is required for appointment to this position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

If you’re a passionate and energetic individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to convey requirements on planning, building and environmental policies and practices, we would love to hear from you. Your application should further demonstrate the following: 

• Tertiary qualifications in town planning, environmental planning or equivalent discipline. Alternatively, substantial experience and knowledge may be acceptable provided it qualifies for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring staff preferably in a local government role related to development assessment.
• Computer literacy with specific expertise in MS Office and GIS mapping.
• Experience in negotiation/mediation and problem solving.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact David Meagher on 02 4474 1059.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Tuesday 2 April 2024.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.