Development Planner

**_From its beautiful coastlines to its thriving bushland reserves, Sutherland Shire offers unparalleled opportunities in environmental planning._**

**_ Be part of our Development Services team as we set new benchmarks in development assessment and customer service._**

**We are seeking a motivated and innovative Development Planner who will collaborate with a range of stakeholders to drive meaningful change and contribute to impactful projects that will shape the future of the Sutherland Shire.**

**About Us**

At Sutherland Shire Council, we are dedicated to fostering land use and development that balances community needs with environmental and economic factors. Our Planning division is at the heart of this effort, ensuring the region thrives through sustainable and effective planning.

As our team grows and adapts to the changing demands of our work, we remain focused on delivering high-quality services. While this work can be challenging, it is also deeply impactful and essential. Our workforce will be agile and responsive, striving to continuously improve both the quality and timeliness of our services.

**Your Role**

You will work alongside Council’s Planning Managers and various stakeholders to deliver high-quality development outcomes.

In partnership with the Senior Development Planner, you’ll help ensure assessments are efficient, consistent, and support the goals of the Sutherland Shire.

**What We’re Looking For**

We’re seeking a flexible and motivated individual who thrives in an evolving environment and enjoys the variety of work that comes with it. You’ll be a natural problem solver, capable of identifying both possibilities and constraints. If you’re motivated by challenges and take ownership of your deliverables, we want you to join us.

As a Development Planner, you will:

- Tertiary qualification, at degree level, in Urban Planning or related field.
- Possess a strong understanding of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
- Exhibit excellent project management skills, coordinating input from diverse professionals.
- Demonstrate outstanding communication abilities, able to simplify complex concepts for various audiences.

We value individuals who are team players, eager to support colleagues in achieving common goals. You’ll be receptive to new ideas and innovative approaches, continuously seeking ways to improve the work we do. If you’re ready to be part of an agile, responsive team that is committed to making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Join our Team and Grow with Us
- **Interview date**: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of advertisement closing.
- **Package**: From**$88,129**gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- **Hours of work**:Permanent, full-time position, 35 hours per week with option of 19-day month with flex-time 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.
- Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events._

**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.