Senior Planning & Development Officer | Flexible 35h

City of Newcastle, Australia; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour working week

4 weeks annual leave

Personal leave + public holidays

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Parental leave

Health & Wellbeing programs

Novated Lease options

Training and development

Inclusive workplace culture

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

City of Newcastle is seeking an experienced Senior Development Officer to lead the assessment and determination of development applications, focusing on the natural, built and social environments, within Planning & Development.

This 12-month fixed-term, full-time role offers a 35-hour week with flexible, hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to train and mentor colleagues while contributing to Newcastle's 2040 vision.

Qualifications

• Senior Development Officer role focuses on assessment procedures and statutory requirements.
• Provide high-level professional advice to internal/external customers and committees.
• Opportunity to train, coach and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine development applications with focus on environmental, built and social impacts.
• Provide expert advice on planning, development and building matters.
• Support and develop the Planning & Development team to strengthen local government capabilities.

Job description

City of Newcastle is seeking an experienced Senior Development Officer to lead the assessment and determination of development applications, focusing on the natural, built and social environments, within Planning & Development.

This 12-month fixed-term, full-time role offers a 35-hour week with flexible, hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to train and mentor colleagues while contributing to Newcastle's 2040 vision.