Senior Development Assessment Lead

Hawkesbury City Council; Windsor; Hybrid; AUD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great working environment

Fortnightly Rostred Day Off

Flexible work arrangements includinghy

Health and Wellbeing Program

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Reward and Recognition

Fitness Passport Option

Social Club - BBQs and events

Employee Assistance Program for staff

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council in Windsor, NSW, seeks a planning professional to manage major Development Applications and lead in Land and Environment Court proceedings. You will drive business improvements and mentor the team to achieve high-performance and superior customer experience.

The role requires a NSW planning background, strong communication and analytical skills, and a proactive, pragmatic approach in a hybrid work environment with a 9 Day Fortnight.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or equivalent.
• Extensive experience with the NSW Planning system and complex Development Applications.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills in planning concepts.
• Proven ability to work independently with high quality written and verbal communication.
• Experience with Land and Environment Court practices and procedures.
• Experience in business improvement initiatives within the Development Assessment context.
• Ability to mentor staff and manage conflict resolution and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage major and complex Development Applications.
• Lead in Land and Environment Court proceedings.
• Drive business improvement initiatives within the team.
• Mentor and coach staff to ensure high performance and customer outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Judgment in planning concepts

Communication skills

People leadership

Negotiation

Business improvement

Conflict resolution

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or equivalent

Job description

Hawkesbury City Council in Windsor, NSW, seeks a planning professional to manage major Development Applications and lead in Land and Environment Court proceedings. You will drive business improvements and mentor the team to achieve high-performance and superior customer experience.

The role requires a NSW planning background, strong communication and analytical skills, and a proactive, pragmatic approach in a hybrid work environment with a 9 Day Fortnight.