Development Planner – Urban Planning & Community Impact

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interview within 2 weeks of closing

Competitive salary package

35 hours per week with 19-day month (A

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Novated lease options

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Development Planner to assess and manage development applications, ensuring alignment with planning laws and council strategies. You will deliver expert advice to planning managers and prepare comprehensive reports for assessment panels.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, customer service, and efficient workload management within the Development Assessment Unit. A proactive, detail-oriented professional with urban planning expertise will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication abilities to assess development proposals.
• Ability to coordinate referrals and liaise with stakeholders.
• Proven experience in managing development applications within local government.

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and strategic objectives.
• Provide quality advice to planning managers and produce reports for planning panels.
• Coordinate referrals and manage applications throughout their lifecycle to meet timeframes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Urban Planning degree

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Development Planner to assess and manage development applications, ensuring alignment with planning laws and council strategies. You will deliver expert advice to planning managers and prepare comprehensive reports for assessment panels.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, customer service, and efficient workload management within the Development Assessment Unit. A proactive, detail-oriented professional with urban planning expertise will thrive here.