Development Assessment Planner — Regional Planning + Wellness Perks

Richmond Valley Council; Evans Head; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Free yoga and meditation

Health & Wellbeing Day

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Richmond Valley Council is seeking a Development Assessment Planner for a term contract in Casino. The role focuses on processing and determining Development Applications, with professional planning advice and collaboration across teams to achieve timely outcomes.

This position is full-time under a term contract until 4 February 2028, offering a 70-hour fortnight and a salary range of $96,928 to $111,467 per year plus 12% superannuation. Applications close 07-Sep-2026.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change.
• Able to work well within a small team and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Process, assess and determine Development Applications in accordance with statutory provisions, council planning documents, policies and guidelines.
• Provide professional planning advice and work collaboratively with internal teams, applicants and the community to support timely, consistent and effective development assessment outcomes.

Skills

Strong communicator

Flexible

Autonomous worker

Job description

Richmond Valley Council is seeking a Development Assessment Planner for a term contract in Casino. The role focuses on processing and determining Development Applications, with professional planning advice and collaboration across teams to achieve timely outcomes.

This position is full-time under a term contract until 4 February 2028, offering a 70-hour fortnight and a salary range of $96,928 to $111,467 per year plus 12% superannuation. Applications close 07-Sep-2026.