Senior Development Planner

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Willoughby City Council Full time

Government - Local (Government & Defence) We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Development Planner to join our team at Willoughby City Council About us When you join Willoughby City Council you join a close-knit team with a big impact.

We are dynamic, diverse and future-focused.
We value team players who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done.
We serve the community and make it our job to make people's lives better.
It's all in a day's work.

You'll have the freedom to grow in your career alongside likeminded people who will support you every step of the way.

You'll be part of our transformation as a Council and shape the future for the residents of Willoughby.

And you'll do it all from a thriving hub in Sydney, in the culturally-rich area we are so proud to call home.

About you You're an industry gun.

But as much as you take pride in your work, you also take a lot of personal satisfaction in helping others progress in their career.

You value collaboration and efficiency, diversity and dynamism. As we transform, you will be driving force in our growth.
You will be part of something meaningful and have a purpose in the work you do.
You're a leader in every sense of the word.
And leaders are what we need at Willoughby City Council.

In the Planning & Infrastructure team, you will be responsible for managing a broad range of requests and processes supporting initial ideas through to final delivery.

You'll need to be proactive and a strong communicator.
You'll value teamwork, consistency and openness to change. At the end of the day, you'll know that you are making a difference.
The work you do is valued, both within Council and by the community.
Making a tangible meaningful contribution is what you've been searching for.
And you've found it at Willoughby City Council.
About the role The Senior Development Planner role is contained within the Development Planning Team within Council's Planning Unit.

The role is primarily responsible for all tasks associated with the assessment, reporting and determination of Development Applications and Subdivision Certificates.

With a focus on delivering great customer service, your demonstrated communication creates easy collaboration between teams across the business and externally to achieve desirable outcomes.

As a Council Planner you will provide expert technical advice to clients and consult with other members of Council including engineers, building surveyors, landscape officers, heritage advisors, community services department and administrative staff to assess and determine the outcomes of complex development applications.

Requirements Recognised tertiary qualification in Town Planning from a University or College Extensive experience in the assessment and determination of development applications Excellent understanding of the Environmental Planning Assessment Act 1979 and Regulation, Local Government Act 1993 and other relevant legislation Undertake site inspections in association with applications Utilisation of delegated authority for correspondence, approval and refusal of applications in accordance with Council's Policy Liaise with Council Solicitors and preparation of necessary documentation for Land and Environment Court proceedings and appearance as expert witness on behalf of Council Eligible to be a member of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) Ability to work collaboratively with other teams Mentor and coach development assessment officers and undertake Peer Reviews of development applications Outstanding time management skills including the ability to meet tight deadlines Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to provide both internal and external customers quality service that exceeds their expectations Strong computer skills and ability to operate computer based systems Class C Driver's licence How to apply Apply now to join us at Willoughby City Council where you can add value and be valued for the meaningful work you do.

When you work at Willoughby Council, you will work with a diverse group of like-minded people who have people and the community at the forefront in everything we do.

Check out our employee benefits on our careers page to see: Where you can look after yourself and your loved ones Where you can enhance your wellbeing Where you can grow, develop and be part of a team Applications must address all of the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.

Please note being fully vaccinated for Covid-19 is a requirement prior to commencement of employment with Willoughby City Council, except where a medical contraindication certificate is provided.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close:
Sunday, 16 June 2024 at 11:30pm Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.
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