Team Leader Development Assessment

Inner West Council; Inner West Council; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Inner West Council (IWC) is seeking a Team Leader Development Assessment to lead, supervise and coordinate a unit within the Development Assessment team. You will ensure targets and commitments are met, motivate staff and build cross‑Council partnerships to solve problems and drive high performance.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, extensive NSW development assessment experience, and strong knowledge of relevant planning acts.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in development assessment in local government NSW and related frameworks.
• Outstanding knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Local Government Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Development Assessment Unit to meet targets and commitments.
• Coach and develop staff and foster partnerships across Council.
• Deliver a culture of excellent customer service within the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Town Planning degree

Job description

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great valuegym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

As the Team Leader Development Assessment, you will lead, supervise and co-ordinate the activities of a team within the Development Assessment Unitto ensure the team consistently works to meet its targets and commitments against their individual orteam work or performance plans and Council’s Operational and Strategic Plans. You will motivate andinspire the team, coach and develop staff, facilitate partnerships across Council and help solve problemsand resolve issues, and model achievement of goals and commitments.

Pleaseread thePosition Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

$129,387.96 - $155,168.00 + 12% Superannuation + Access to Motor Vehicle Leaseback Scheme OR Car Allowance

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in development assessment in local government particularly in NSW andthe social, political, legal and regulatory frameworks in which it operates.
• Outstanding knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Actand related planning legislation and concepts as they relate to development assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team to achieve outcomes that address currentchallenges for the IWC and its commitments to the community.
• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to deliver and embed a culture of excellent customerservice within a team.

Enquiries

Ruba Osman, Development Assessment Manager on 02 9335 2113

Closing Date

Sunday 30 August 2026, 11:30PM

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies, looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join us on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation, and Council’s values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration guide everything we do. As an organisation committed to child safety, we also recognise the importance of the wellbeing of all children and young people, and the marvelous value they bring to the inner-west community, and it is essential they are safe while taking part in community life. All Council employees share the responsibility to keep them safe while they access services and enjoy Council facilities. Council expects commitment to these values and responsibilities from all its employees as they serve the community and make Inner West a great place to be.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.