Development Planner

Sutherland Shire Council; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Development Planner at Sutherland Shire Council assesses development applications from initiation to determination, ensuring proposals meet statutory requirements and council objectives. You will prepare quality reports for planning panels and planning managers, coordinate referrals, and engage with stakeholders to support efficient decision-making.

Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable growth and community engagement, providing timely, well-reasoned recommendations while delivering

Qualifications

• Assess development applications in accordance with statutory requirements and council objectives.
• Produce comprehensive reports for planning panels and managers.
• Coordinate referrals and manage workload to meet ministerial timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications from initiation to determination.
• Produce comprehensive reports for planning panels.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with stakeholders.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and responsive service delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or related field

Job description

Join Our Team as a Development Planner

• Join a dynamic team within the Sutherland Shire Council, contributing to effective urban planning.
• Engage with stakeholders and provide expert advice to ensure compliance with planning regulations.
• Manage development applications from initiation through to determination, enhancing project outcomes.
• Utilise your knowledge of planning laws in a role that fosters community development and engagement.

About Us

Sutherland Shire Council is committed to delivering high-quality services and planning that meet the needs of our vibrant community. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to ensure sustainable development and responsible management of our natural and built environments.

We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and encourages innovation. Join us as we work towards creating a thriving future for the Sutherland Shire.

About The Role

The Development Planner plays a vital role in the assessment of development applications, ensuring that proposals align with statutory requirements and the strategic objectives of Sutherland Shire. This position involves providing quality advice to planning managers, producing comprehensive reports for planning panels, and managing development applications throughout their lifecycle.

The successful candidate will coordinate referrals, deliver exceptional customer service, and actively contribute to the development assessment unit, ensuring efficient operations and responsive service delivery. You will also undertake efficient assessment and workload management to meet the Minister’s Expectations around Development Assessment timeframes.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for urban planning and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, enabling them to effectively manage development applications and liaise with various stakeholders.

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or a related field.
• Proven experience in assessing development applications within a local government context.
• Familiarity with the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on stakeholder coordination and customer service.
• Ability to prepare clear, compliant reports for various audiences.

Desirable qualifications include experience presenting reports to councils and external panels, as well as negotiation or mediation training.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

Reach out to Slavco Bujaroski, Team Leader Development Assessment **********@ssc.nsw.gov.aufor any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady, Talent Acquisition Business Partner *****@ssc.nsw.gov.aucan assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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