Strategic Development Assessment Planner – 12-Month Temp

Upper Hunter Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual leave 4 weeks

Long Service Leave

Salary sacrifice options

Training and upskilling

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking a Development Assessment Planner on a temporary full-time basis (35 hours per week) for a 12-month contract. The role involves assessing development applications, providing clear advice, and working with consultants, agencies and the community to deliver practical planning solutions.

It also includes environmental compliance work and reporting. The position offers a 35-hour week, four weeks of annual leave, access to long service leave after five years, sick

Qualifications

• Extensive experience or understanding of the development assessment process.
• Comprehensive understanding of NSW planning and environmental legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience delivering sound strategic and statutory planning advice.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports.

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications and provide clear advice to applicants and colleagues.
• Work with consultants, government agencies and communities to find practical planning solutions.
• Contribute to environmental compliance work, inspections and reporting.

Job description

Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking a Development Assessment Planner on a temporary full-time basis (35 hours per week) for a 12-month contract. The role involves assessing development applications, providing clear advice, and working with consultants, agencies and the community to deliver practical planning solutions.

It also includes environmental compliance work and reporting. The position offers a 35-hour week, four weeks of annual leave, access to long service leave after five years, sick