Development Assessment Planner

Inner West Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance Scheme

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Inner West Council is seeking an experienced Development Assessment Planner to process development applications and provide expert advice under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Local Government Act. You will handle Pre-DA inquiries and support efficient lodgement services within a collaborative team.

The role offers a clear career path in municipal planning, a salary range of AUD 103,079.60 to AUD 120,590.08 plus 12% super, and a commitment to flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• High level communication skills, both verbal and written, including report writing.

Responsibilities

• Process development applications and related submissions efficiently and accurately.
• Provide advice on development matters including formal Pre-DA guidance.
• Support a timely lodgement and duty town planning service with high standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Education

Town Planning degree

Job description

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great valuegym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

As Development Assessment Planner you will efficiently and effectively process development and associated applications submitted to Council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, and related legislation in accordance with Council's policies and procedures. The Assessment Planner will respond to verbal and written requests for advice concerning development matters, including formal Pre-DA advice. You will also participate in an efficient and effective lodgement and duty town planning service in which consistent and accurate advice is provided at a high standard.

Pleaseread thePosition Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

$103,079.60 to $120,590.08 + 12% Superannuation

Access to Inner West Council Car Allowance Scheme

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Local Government Act in relation to regulatory processes and the assessment of development.
• High level communication skills, both verbal and written, including report writing skills.
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence

Enquiries

Kaitlin Zieme, Team Leader Development Assessment on 9392 5379

Closing Date

Sunday 27 September 2026, 11:30PM

Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies, looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join us on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation, and Council’s values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration guide everything we do. As an organisation committed to child safety, we also recognise the importance of the wellbeing of all children and young people, and the marvelous value they bring to the inner-west community, and it is essential they are safe while taking part in community life. All Council employees share the responsibility to keep them safe while they access services and enjoy Council facilities. Council expects commitment to these values and responsibilities from all its employees as they serve the community and make Inner West a great place to be.