Development Planner

Council Jobs; Sydney; In loco; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Development Planner to join our planning team in Sydney. You will assess development applications, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and strategic objectives, and provide quality advice to planning managers.

In this role you will coordinate referrals, produce comprehensive reports for planning panels, and oversee applications through their lifecycle, delivering efficient assessment and timely service delivery.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Assess development applications to ensure alignment with statutory requirements and strategic objectives.
• Provide quality advice to planning managers and produce comprehensive reports for planning panels.
• Coordinate referrals and manage development applications throughout their lifecycle.
• Deliver efficient assessment and workload management to meet minister’s timeframes.

Conoscenze

Urban Planning

Stakeholder coordination

Customer service

Project management

Report writing

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

Descrizione del lavoro

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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