Development Assessment Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Car allowance

Job summary

Inner West Council is seeking a Development Assessment Planner to efficiently process development applications under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and related legislation. You will respond to requests for advice and participate in a streamlined lodgement and duty town planning service to ensure high-quality guidance.

The role requires tertiary planning qualifications, strong communication, and experience with planning acts; a NSW Class C Licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience applying the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Local Government Act.
• High level communication skills, both verbal and written, including report writing.
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently process development and associated applications under the EP&A Act and LG Act.
• Provide advice on development matters, including Pre-DA matters.
• Deliver a consistent and high-standard lodgement and duty town planning service.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

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.

About the role

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.

Remuneration

$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

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.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

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.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please