Residential Assessment Officer

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + 12% superannution

Leaseback vehicle

Flexible working arrangements

Education assistance

Training and development opportunities

Corporate fitness program

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council in Newcastle NSW seeks a Residential Assessment Officer to support efficient residential development outcomes. You will assess high volumes of applications, advise stakeholders, and prepare comprehensive reports while prioritising timelines and quality.

The role combines technical assessment, customer focus and sound judgement, with opportunities to contribute to faster, better service delivery within a supportive Building Team.

Qualifications

• A Degree or Graduate Diploma in Building, Planning, Architecture or a related discipline
• Experience assessing and managing residential development applications in line with legislative requirements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
• Well-developed report writing, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and digital systems relevant to development assessment
• A current Class C Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine a broad range of residential development applications under delegation
• Provide specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders on development assessment matters
• Prepare high-quality assessment reports and recommendations
• Manage competing priorities to achieve assessment timeframes and team objectives
• Facilitate positive outcomes between applicants, the community and Council
• Monitor and apply planning legislation, policies and development controls
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences through responsive and professional service
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Building

Graduate Diploma in Planning

Related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Development digital systems

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council – Newcastle NSW

Looking for an opportunity to play a key role in delivering quality residential development outcomes?

Skilled at balancing legislation, customer needs and timely decision-making?

Ready to contribute to a high-performing team focused on exceptional customer experiences?

This could be the position for you!

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Within this newly created Residential Assessment Officer position, you'll join our Building Team and play a key role in supporting the efficient delivery of residential development outcomes across Lake Macquarie. You'll assess a high volume of development applications, including dwelling houses, secondary dwellings and ancillary structures, while working closely with applicants, consultants, stakeholders and Council teams to facilitate positive development outcomes for our growing community.
This exciting new role combines technical expertise, customer focus and sound judgement. You'll independently assess applications, provide specialist advice and negotiate positive outcomes while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and planning controls. As part of Council's response to government expectations for faster assessments, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on service delivery and the customer experience.

This exciting role will:

Assess and determine a broad range of residential development applications under delegation

Provide specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders on development assessment matters

Prepare high-quality assessment reports and recommendations

Manage competing priorities to achieve assessment timeframes and team objectives

Facilitate positive outcomes between applicants, the community and Council

Monitor and apply planning legislation, policies and development controls

Deliver exceptional customer experiences through responsive and professional service

Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment

Read the position statementhereand learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You're a motivated planning, building or development professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering quality outcomes for customers. You bring strong assessment skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

You will also have:

A Degree or Graduate Diploma in Building, Planning, Architecture or a related discipline

Experience assessing and managing residential development applications in line with legislative requirements

Strong communication skills with the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships

Well-developed report writing, negotiation and decision-making skills

Proficiency using Microsoft Office and digital systems relevant to development assessment

A current Class C Driver's Licence

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

Competitive salary from $1,881 to $113,998per week + 12% superannuation

Take advantage of a Council leaseback vehicle as part of your employment package (employee contribution applies)

Flexible working arrangements

Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply

Education assistance

Training and development opportunities

Corporate fitness program

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you join a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.