Development Planner

Sutherland Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Development Planner to assess development applications in alignment with statutory requirements and the council's strategic objectives. You will deliver expert Planning advice, prepare reports for panels, and manage applications from initiation to determination.

You will coordinate referrals, maintain exceptional customer service, and contribute to a high-performing Development Assessment Unit, ensuring efficient operations and timely decisions under

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in urban planning or a related field.
• Proven ability to assess development applications in local government.
• Strong report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications to ensure compliance with planning regulations and statutory requirements.
• Provide expert advice to planning managers and prepare comprehensive reports for planning panels.
• Coordinate referrals and manage development applications through their lifecycle.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and contribute to the development assessment unit.

Skills

Urban planning

Stakeholder coordination

Report writing

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

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

• 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

Experience presenting reports to councils and external panels, as well as negotiation or mediation training.

Package

• Competitive salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
• Permanent Full-Time. Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Interview Schedule

Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Candidate Screening

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Contact

Reach out to Slavco Bujaroski, Team Leader Development Assessment [e-mail] for any job specific enquiries. Alison Wady, Talent Acquisition Business Partner [e-mail] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Child Safe Organisation

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.