Team Leader Development Assessment

Team Leader Development Assessment

Liverpool is one of Sydney's most progressive urban and regional centres with a population of more than 200,000 (set to reach 330,000) over the next 20 years. It is now positioned as the capital of South Western Sydney with affordable lifestyle, accessibility by rail and road and a future airport, Western Sydney Airport.

A truly transformational infrastructure project, Western Sydney Airport is set to open in 2026 and will be the jewel in our Aerotropolis City.

We are seeking people with plenty of drive and passion, and extensive experience in development assessment, to lead a team of planners in the assessment of development applications. This is a great opportunity to take that next step in your planning career and be part of an organisation shaping the future of its community.    

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist and mentor development planners in processing and assessing minor and major/complex development applications and interpreting planning issues.
• Assess, appraise, process and determine various minor and major/complex development applications.
• Report to the Local and Regional Planning Panel in response to development applications and other development assessment matters.
• Provide efficient, proactive, informative and responsive service to other departments, other organisations and the community, consistent with legislation, regulations, council’s policies, objectives, vision and core values. 

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience and competencies of the successful applicant. This position also comes with a leaseback vehicle or a vehicle allowance.

For further information about the position please contact William Attard, Manager Development Assessment on 87117939. 

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Click here for a copy of the position description  

Applications close: 3 Jun 2022

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.