Development Planner

Central Coast Council; Central Coast Council; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Hybrid work

Flexible working

Job summary

Central Coast Council invites applications for a Planner to assess a diverse range of development applications and provide professional advice on planning, development, property and land use matters. You will work with customers, developers and stakeholders to deliver quality planning outcomes while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council requirements.

The role offers a temporary full-time arrangement with a 9-day fortnight and hybrid/flexible working options (2 days from home,

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in development assessment and statutory planning, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant planning legislation and policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare quality reports and provide professional advice to a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within required timeframes.
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service and achieving positive community outcomes.
• A current Class C Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assess a diverse range of development applications.
• Provide professional advice on planning, development, property and land use matters.
• Collaborate with customers, developers and stakeholders to deliver quality planning outcomes.

Skills

Town Planning

Development assessment

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder comms

Time management

Education

Town Planning degree

Class C Driver's Licence

Job description

As a Planner, you will assess a diverse range of development applications and provide professional advice on planning, development, property and land use matters. You will work collaboratively with customers, developers and stakeholders to deliver quality planning outcomes while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and Council requirements. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the sustainable growth and future of the Central Coast community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in development assessment and statutory planning, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant planning legislation and policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare quality reports and provide professional advice to a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within required timeframes.
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service and achieving positive community outcomes.
• A current Class C Driver's Licence.

The commencing salary for this position is up to ($104,570.99). Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of ($121,161.2) on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation

• We have a temporary full-time role available until 30 June 2027.
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.
• We can offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite.
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Salli Pendergast, Team Leader Development Services. You can contact Salli on 0434 323 541.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 6 September 2026.