Specialist Development Application Lodgement Officer

Northern Beaches Council; Manly; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered days off

Wellbeing leave

Flexible work from home

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council is seeking a Specialist Development Application Lodgement Officer to manage the administrative components of Development Applications and coordinate between Assessment Officers and the community.

The role involves preliminary reviews, ensuring information is complete, referrals carried out, and exhibition completed, with strong NSW Planning Act and policy interpretation, plus delivering efficient administrative support within the Development Assessment unit.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated administrative experience and knowledge of lodgement requirements for development applications.
• Ability to deliver accurate work within tight timeframes in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency with technology and generic software used in Local Government.
• Experience with development application systems or related software is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Undertake preliminary reviews of applications to ensure information is complete and referrals are completed.
• Interpret and apply NSW planning legislation and related policies.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the Development Assessment team to ensure high-quality, responsive service.

Skills

Administrative experience

Technology literacy

NSW Driver's Licence

Tools

Content Manager

Objective Trapeze

Other software

Job description

Specialist Development Application Lodgement Officer

Title: Specialist Development Application Lodgement Officer,Permanent - Full-time Role, 35hours per week

Salary Range: $96,309.15 to $111,927.21 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Rostered days off scheme
• Health and wellbeing leave
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, including working from home

Our opportunity:

1. Undertake preliminary reviews of applications ensuring all required information is submitted applicable referrals are undertaken and exhibition is completed.
2. Be able to interpret, apply and provide advice on the NSW Planning systems, including the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2021, State Environmental Planning Policies, Local Environmental Plans and Development Control Plans.
3. Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
4. Provide the Teams within the Development Assessment business unit with administrative support, ensuring high quality, effective and responsive service is provided.

Who we are looking for: We are looking for someone who will be responsible for processing the administrative components of Development Applications and facilitates communication between Assessment Officers and the Community.

About you:

• Demonstrated administrative experience and knowledge of the legislative lodgement requirements for development applications within Local Government in
• Delivering accurate and consistent work within tight timeframes in a fast-paced high volume work environment.
• Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence
• Experience with Technology

One, Content Manager, Objective Trapeze, or similar software is highly regarded

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Expected Interview Date: 22 October, 2026
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Rod Piggott on 02 8495 6***

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5***.