Development Assessment Officer

2 weeks ago

Kiama, Australia Kiama Municipal Council Full time

Kiama Council is currently going through a period of change and is committed to putting the right people in the right roles to transform its business.


We currently have an opportunity for a Development Assessment Officer - Building to join our team in our Environmental Services Department.


In this role you'll ensure the efficient processing of Development Applications in accordance with the requirements of the EPA Act 1979, State Government Planning Policy and Council's Planning Policy.

The Development Assessment Officer will also assist Council in meeting its statutory obligations under the EPA Act 1979 and the suite of related legislation.


At Kiama Council, in our relatively small team, our planners get to build their skills with a broad variety of all planning functions, and acting up in senior roles, all while enjoying flexible work conditions.

Get job satisfaction with sustaining our unique landscapes and boutique towns.

Don't wait any longer to start your new chapter, come and work with Kiama Council.

  • Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
  • Attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience
  • Plus 10.5% superannuation
  • Access to Council's Indoor Accrued Time Protocol, allowing up to two days of flex leave each month
  • The opportunity for flexible working conditions including hybrid working arrangements
  • Leaseback vehicle for operational and private use
  • Mobile Phone and tools of trade provided.

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

  • Qualifications in building construction and inspection and accreditation as a minimum A4 Accredited Certifier as defined by the NSW Building Professionals Board
  • Experience assessing and determining Development Applications and issuing notices and orders
  • Experience assessing and determining Construction Certificates and Complying Development Certificates under the Construction Code Series and issuing notices and orders
  • Experience managing projects including research, planning, report writing and organisational skills with the ability to multitask
  • The ability to work as part of a team and independently to meet strict deadlines
  • Sound communication, problem solving skills and negotiation skills with a strong customer focus
  • Class C Drivers Licence.
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What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...
We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

  • Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
  • Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
  • Hybrid working arrangements such as working from home arrangements

Generous leave entitlements including:

  • Paid parental leave
  • Fifteen days of sick leave
  • Long service leave after five years
  • Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

  • Access to the Fitness Passport
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program
  • Two paid health and wellbeing days each year
We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:

  • Study assistance
  • On the job training
  • Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role
Access to social club events for social club members:

  • BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations
  • Birthday and Christmas vouchers

What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...


Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community.

We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.


Contact:
Jessica Rippon, Director Environmental Services on

Closing Date:
Sunday 2 April 2023, 11:30pm.

We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values

Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence
**underpinning everything we do.

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