Residential Development Assessment Specialist

Council Jobs; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leaseback vehicle

Flexible working

Enterprise Agreement pay increases

Education assistance

Training and development opportunities

Corporate fitness program

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Residential Assessment Officer to join the Building Team. You will assess a high volume of residential development applications, provide specialist advice, and prepare detailed assessment reports to facilitate timely approvals and positive outcomes for the community.

The role requires a degree in Building/Planning/Architecture or related discipline, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 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

Report writing

Negotiation

Decision making

Time management

Education

Building/Planning/Architecture degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Development assessment software

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Residential Assessment Officer to join the Building Team. You will assess a high volume of residential development applications, provide specialist advice, and prepare detailed assessment reports to facilitate timely approvals and positive outcomes for the community.

The role requires a degree in Building/Planning/Architecture or related discipline, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.