Development Assessment Officer - Planner - Multiple opportunities available

Things We’ll Trust You With:

• Assessment of development proposals with regard to their potential impact on the natural, built and social environment with specific consideration to planning matters
• Assistance in the preparation and review of plans which will provide controls in respect to developments and land use matters
• Involvement in dealing with issues associated with the functions and responsibilities of Shire Planning

Things You’ll Do

• Assess applications in accordance with legislation and policy within a timely manner to meet target dates
• Review plans and provide planning input into controls for development and land use matters
• Represent the Council at the Land and Environment Court, panel briefings and meetings and other appropriate forums
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to achieve superior development outcomes in the community
• Provide exceptional customer service to community members in relation to their development proposals and assist customers with the redesign of submissions

 Things You’ll Be Proud Of:

• Being exposed to a range of applications and projects that only a career in local government can offer
• Being part of an organisation and team that values growth and learning and provides training and employment opportunities to help you reach your career goals
• Working in a role that is challenging, rewarding and positively impacts our local community
• Working collaboratively amongst a large, multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts and mentors
• Showcasing Council’s values in all that you do – Collaborate, Achieve, Respect, and Evolve

 The Fine Print:

• Apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter that addresses the following - your qualification, experience in development assessment & determination of development applications within local government, your experience in duty planning enquiries and your knowledge in applying NSW Planning Legislation in DA Assessment 
• Get your application in by 10:00pm Sunday 5 June 2022
• Interview date: Successful applicants progressing to the next stage will be contacted for interviews which will be facilitated Thursday 9 June 2022
• Package: Salary will be based on experience starting from $77,556 gross p.a. plus superannuation
• Hours of work: Both permanent, full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Full-time positions are 35 hours per week with the option of a 19 day month
• We provide flexible work arrangements to help our team balance family and busy lifestyles
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options

**To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to Reference checks, Qualification checks and Work Rights verification.

Keen To Learn More?

• Click on the link to check out the Position Description
• Reach out to Annette Birchall abirchall@ssc.nsw.gov.au, Team Leader Development Assessment, for any job specific enquiries
• Claudia Hudson clhudson@ssc.nsw.gov.au, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.