Senior Development Planner & Team Leader (Hybrid)

Parramatta City Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parental leave

Learning & development

Discounted parking

Job summary

City of Parramatta is seeking two Senior Development Assessment Officers to join our dynamic team in a hybrid, full-time capacity. You will assess development applications, mentor junior planners, and manage DA projects from inception to decision, delivering clear, high-quality reports and professional planning advice.

The role requires extensive DA experience, strong report-writing skills, and the ability to act in appeals in NSW Land and Environment Court.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in assessment, management and processing of Development Applications.
• Strong ability to produce high-quality written reports and submissions.
• Experience in managing and appearing in NSW Land and Environment Court appeals.

Responsibilities

• Process development applications and provide planning advice.
• Mentor and inspire student and junior planners.
• Project manage development applications and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Prepare and present high-quality written reports.
• Provide professional planning advice in writing and verbally.
• Represent Council in external planning forums when required.
• Step up as Team Leader when needed and lead with confidence.
• Identify complex development issues and develop solutions across proposals.

Skills

Development Applications

Written reports

Appeals in NSW Land and Environment Ct

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Driver's Licence (Class C)

Job description

City of Parramatta is seeking two Senior Development Assessment Officers to join our dynamic team in a hybrid, full-time capacity. You will assess development applications, mentor junior planners, and manage DA projects from inception to decision, delivering clear, high-quality reports and professional planning advice.

The role requires extensive DA experience, strong report-writing skills, and the ability to act in appeals in NSW Land and Environment Court.