Student Development Assessment Planner x 2 Positions

Student Development Assessment Planner x 2 Positions

About Our Council

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

The Opportunity

Georges River Council is implementing a realignment of services and structure within the Development and Building Business Unit to achieve:

• An increase in the number of operational positions to positively influence productivity
• Creation of a career progression structure which provides high level technical support at an operational level
• Increase team capacity to provide expert evidence in Land & Environment Court Proceedings
• Overall to improve organisational efficiency

Council is seeking dedicated and passionate Student Development Assessment Planners to come on board in our dynamic and busy Development and Building team. You will assist in the assessment of a range of development applications for compliance with relevant standards and all legislative, statutory and control code requirements.

• Temporary part-time - 42 hours per fortnight, up to 12 months
• Salary from $53,391 - $61,860.60 per annum plus 9.5% superannuation
• Wellness perks including flu vaccinations, health-checks, gym subsidy and more
• Deliver innovative services that promote and support our community.

Essential:

• Enrolled in relevant tertiary study, working towards qualification (Town Planning or similar).
• A demonstrated understanding of the legislation, codes and standards relating to Development Assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as positively contributing to a team.
• Sound expertise in Microsoft Office applications.
• Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

If you would like further information on this role please see the position description or please contact Ryan Cole, Manager Development and Building on 02 9330 6253.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: 2nd December 2020 5pm AEST

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

Georges River Council is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.