Coordinator Planning Assessment

Coordinator Planning Assessment

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, half-way between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 395,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 612,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity to work as a Coordinator Planning Assessment has become available in the vibrant and dynamic City with a population of over 300,000 people and where new development happening in the growth centres release area precincts, urban renewal precincts and employment areas. This position will involve leading a team of statutory development planners or gateway development planners to assess and deliver quality development in all areas of the City. The position is one of 5 coordinators that work under the Manager Development Assessment.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Town Planning or equivalent tertiary degree in a related discipline
• In depth experience as a Town Planner, especially involving the assessment of development applications
• Experience in project management, including the coordination of resources in order to deliver projects within the specified timeframes
• Experience in giving pre-lodgement advice
• Experience in providing relevant DA advice at regional and local Planning Panel meetings
• Experience in preparing reports to submit to the regional and local Planning Panels
• Experience in attending and representing Council in Class 1 and 4 Land and Environment Court case matters
• Class C Driver’s Licence
• Availability to work flexible working hours
• Demonstrated extensive understanding and knowledge of NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment legislation, Regional Environmental Planning Policies and recent Planning Reforms.
• A sound knowledge of local government development assessment practices and procedures
• Experience in working with computer-based systems and applications
• Ability to demonstrate a strong customer focus and an appreciation of the impacts of customer involvement on Council, including a recognition of the need to be committed to continuous improvement and positive customer service
• Ability to work within a team environment and have an open, helpful and respectful attitude towards the requirements of the job and fellow employees (both peers and colleagues alike). An appreciation of the need to mentor staff and impart technical knowledge so as to improve the technical knowledge of other members of the team
• Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring internal work procedures, supervising a team of planners and checking teamwork output.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• A competitive salary range will be offered based on skills, qualifications and experience
• 35 hour working week 
• Leaseback vehicle
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10% employer superannuation contribution payable to the Active Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

Please note being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a requirement prior to commencement and throughout ongoing employment with Blacktown City Council.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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APPLY NOW USING OUR FAST, EASY TO USE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS: 

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Best of luck.

Closing Date: Friday 28 January 2022, 11.30 pm

Contact Officer: Judith Portelli on 9839 6228

INTERNAL REF: BCC584