Development Assessment Planner - Temporary

Upper Hunter Shire Council; Scone; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Long service leave

Sick leave entitlements

Training and upskilling opportunities

Salary sacrifice options

12% superannuation

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council in Scone is seeking a Development Assessment Planner on a 12-month contract (temporary full-time, 35 hours per week). You will assess development applications and provide clear planning advice across strategic, statutory and environmental matters within the Upper Hunter.

You will work with applicants, consultants, government agencies and the community to deliver practical planning solutions, prepare reports and contribute to environmental compliance, inspections and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience or understanding of the development assessment process.
• A comprehensive understanding of NSW planning and environmental legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering sound strategic and statutory planning advice.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports.
• Current unrestricted drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications and provide clear advice.
• Work with consultants, government agencies and the community to find practical planning solutions.
• Contribute to environmental compliance work, inspections and reporting.

Skills

Development assessment

NSW planning law

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Driver's license

Job description

Development Assessment Planner – Scone – Temporary Full-Time (35 hours per week) – 12 month Contract

Help shape how the UpperHunter grows and develops. As our Development Assessment Planner, you’ll work on a varied mix of development applications, strategic and statutory planning matters, and environmental projects across the Shire.

You’ll assess applications, provide clear advice to applicants and colleagues, and work with consultants, government agencies and the community to find practical planning solutions. You’ll also contribute to environmental compliance work, inspections and reporting. It’s an opportunity to use your planning expertise on work that makes a visible difference to the places and communities you serve.

What’s on Offer

• $1619.50 to $1813.80 per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances.
• A true 35 hour working week, Monday – Friday
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year.
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years.
• Generous Sick Leave entitlements.
• Training and upskilling opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice options.

What we need from you

• Extensive experience or understanding of the development assessment process.
• A comprehensive understanding and demonstrated experience in the interpretation of NSW planning and environmental legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering sound strategic and statutory planning advice.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports.
• Current unrestricted drivers licence.

About us

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all ouremployees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque UpperHunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date

Wednesday 28 October 2026

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and valuediversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [e-mail] or 02 6540 1100 to discuss.