Senior Development Assessment Officer (12-Month Contract)

Ivory Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Month Contract

35 hour weeks

On-site parking

Bus stop and Train station nearby

Job summary

The Local Sydney Council is seeking a Development Assessment Officer for a 12-month temporary contract to process development applications and related matters under the Planning & Assessment Act and Local Government Act. You will provide timely advice to stakeholders and manage deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.

Applicants should have 4+ years in Development Applications, mandatory council experience, and knowledge of relevant acts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Development Application assessments.
• Previous Council experience mandatory
• Land & Environmental Court experience (highly regarded)
• Strong knowledge of Local Government Act 1993 & Environmental and Planning Assessment Act 1979
• Strong written & verbal communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assess Development Applications for all residential, commercial and industrial projects under the Local Government Act and Environmental Planning & Assessment Act
• Respond to verbal and written requests in a timely and efficient manner
• Contributing and advising statutory planning proposals
• Writing & presenting detailed documentation whilst also meeting strict deadlines
• Attend Land & Environmental Court matters when required

Skills

Court experience

LGA 1993 knowledge

EP&A Act 1979 knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Problem-solving

Job description

The Local Sydney Council is seeking a Development Assessment Officer for a 12-month temporary contract to process development applications and related matters under the Planning & Assessment Act and Local Government Act. You will provide timely advice to stakeholders and manage deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.

Applicants should have 4+ years in Development Applications, mandatory council experience, and knowledge of relevant acts.