Development Planner

**Development Planner**:

- Utilise your expertise in planning to make a tangible impact on local communities.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development within local government.
- Engage in a collaborative environment working with various professionals across disciplines.

Our vision is to enhance the quality of life for our residents through responsible urban planning and development strategies that protect our environment and promote sustainable growth.

**Position Overview**:
Working for Sutherland Council, you will play a crucial role in assessing and determining Development Applications, ensuring compliance with the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. You will work closely with various professionals to coordinate input on projects, set clear objectives, and monitor progress. Your skills in project management and the ability to navigate the local government assessment process will be key to your success.

You will also have opportunities to prepare and present reports to Council and external panels, enhancing your profile and expertise in the field.

**Who We Are Looking For**:
We seek a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for urban planning and community development.
- Tertiary qualifications or nearing completion in Town Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Building, or a related field.
- A valid Class C Driver’s Licence.
- General Construction Induction Card for NSW.
- Proven experience in assessment and determination of Development Applications.
- Working knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary input.
- Experience in setting work objectives and performance monitoring.
- Experience in preparing and presenting reports to Council and external panels such as LPPs, JRPPs, and the Land and Environment Court would be advantageous.

If you are driven by a desire to contribute to the sustainable development of our community and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Join our Team and Grow with Us
- **Interview date**:Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of closing date
- **Package**:$85,500 - $116.864.00 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation. Salary will be based on skills and experience
- **Hours of work**:Permanent Full Time: 35 hours per week with option of 19-day month flexitime arrangement
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

**About Us**:
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
- At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community - we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.