Development Assessment Coordinator

Careers at Council; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Long service leave

MyLeave

Relocation assistance

Educational assistance

Career development

Salary packaging

Job summary

Griffith City Council is seeking a Development Assessment Coordinator to oversee the efficient processing, assessment and determination of development applications in Griffith. You will provide expert planning guidance to internal and external stakeholders, lead a small professional team, and uphold statutory requirements while delivering high-quality planning outcomes.

This permanent 35-hour per week role offers a competitive salary with superannuation, flexible work options, and opportunities

Qualifications

• You must hold a degree in planning and be eligible for Planning Institute of Australia registration.
• Hold an Australian Class C driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the processing, assessment and determination of development applications within Griffith.
• Provide expert planning guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead a small professional team and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Education

Degree in planning

Job description

Position Title: Development Assessment Coordinator

Closing Date: 28 September 2026

Salary: Commencement annual salary range from $115,799.84 to $127,374.52 (Grade 19), plus superannuation, a fully maintained leaseback vehicle.Market premium depending on experience.

Employment Type: Permanent, (35hours per week)

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The Development Assessment Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and effective processing, assessment and determination of development applications within the Griffith area. This position is responsible for providing expert guidance and support throughout all stages of the development assessment process, offering informed planning advice to internal and external stakeholders and contributing to high-quality planning outcomes. A strong customer -focused approach is essential, with the Coordinator expected to foster positive and professional engagement with applicants, consultants and the community while upholding statutory requirements and promoting best- practise service delivery.

The successful applicant will be required to have completed a degree in planning and be eligible for Planning Institute of Australia registration and hold an Australian Class C driver licence.

The successful applicant will be required to have extensive experience in development assessment, interpret and apply legislation and policy and knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the position and lead a small professional team.

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and MyLeave
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Relocation assistance, including The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
• Salary packaging options
• Educational assistance programs

Application Information

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact Carel Potgieter on 1300 176 ***.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.