Residential Development Assessment Specialist

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 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.