Urban Planner – Development & Assessments

City of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Public transport access

Education reimbursement

Parental leave 26 weeks

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Sydney is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic planner to join our Planning Assessments Team. The role covers assessment of development applications from small alterations to major residential and commercial proposals, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and council policies.

You will work in a collaborative team, with a rostered day off option (19-day month), and be supported by development and learning programs while contributing to a sustainable city through thoughtful

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, or related discipline.
• Experience in assessing planning, heritage and urban design issues in development applications.
• Experience in local government is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and council policies.
• Advise applicants and landowners on planning considerations and processes.
• Investigate and resolve planning, heritage and urban design issues in proposals.

Skills

Urban planning degree

Development assessment experience

Local government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Job description

The City of Sydney is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic planner to join our Planning Assessments Team. The role covers assessment of development applications from small alterations to major residential and commercial proposals, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and council policies.

You will work in a collaborative team, with a rostered day off option (19-day month), and be supported by development and learning programs while contributing to a sustainable city through thoughtful