Development Assessment Specialist

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Rural Fire Service Full time

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the NSW Rural Fire Service as a Development Assessment Specialist. As a key member of the Development Assessment and Planning Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring that development proposals in bush fire prone areas comply with relevant policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a high volume of development applications and strategic planning proposals from Local and State Government Authorities.
  • Research and analyse information to identify and address issues for negotiating outcomes.
  • Provide high quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop relationships across government agencies to assist and educate industry in providing bush fire outcomes commensurate with the potential risk, standards, mitigation and bush fire protection.

What You'll Need

  • Strong understanding of the development assessment process and the NSW planning framework relevant to development in bush fire prone areas.
  • Ability to independently and efficiently manage a high volume of development applications and strategic planning proposals.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to develop relationships across government agencies and industry.

Why Work for Us

  • Corporate uniform available.
  • Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more.
  • Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • One 'Agreed Absence' leave day per calendar month.
  • Ongoing learning and professional development programs.
  • Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools.

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application online via I Work for NSW, and attach:

  • A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity.
  • A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number).
  • Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each).

Please submit your application no later than the specified deadline.

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