Development Planning Specialist — Full-Time (Remote Options)

Northern Beaches Council; Northern Beaches; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered days off

Wellbeing leave

Professional development

Work from home

Mentorship program

Flexible working

Employee wellness

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council is seeking a Planner for a permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) to manage multiple development and related applications with timely, accurate assessments across the Northern Beaches. The role involves acting as an expert witness in Land and Environment Court appeals and participating in S34 conferences.

You will attend and present at the Local Planning Panel and Council’s DSAP, handle planning inquiries, and provide high-level customer service to residents and

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple development and modification applications with timely, accurate assessments.
• Act as expert witness in Land and Environment Court appeals and attend S34 conferences/hearings.
• Present and participate in applications at the Local Planning Panel and DSAP.
• Provide planning advice and high-level customer service to residents and stakeholders on the Northern Beaches.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and tools used in assessments.

Job description

Northern Beaches Council is seeking a Planner for a permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) to manage multiple development and related applications with timely, accurate assessments across the Northern Beaches. The role involves acting as an expert witness in Land and Environment Court appeals and participating in S34 conferences.

You will attend and present at the Local Planning Panel and Council’s DSAP, handle planning inquiries, and provide high-level customer service to residents and