Development Assessment Planner

1 week ago

Picton, Australia Wollondilly Shire Council Full time

Reference Number: S100-25-793

Closing Date: 24-03-2025

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

**Development Assessment Planner**
- Picton location
- Permanent full time position
- Competitive Salary from $92,818 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation + Leaseback vehicle
- Work/Life Balance - Hybrid and Flexible Work arrangements

Do you hold a degree in Town Planning or similar? Are you passionate about delivering great services to the community?

**About Council**

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

- Health and Wellbeing programs
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Staff Social activities

**About the Role**

An opportunity has arisen within our Development Services team for a suitably experienced Development Assessment Planner. With major growth centres being delivered in full flight, there is no better time to join the team

Reporting to the Team Leader Development Assessment, you will have the opportunity to assess an array of Development Applications.

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their competency in the following essential criteria:

- Degree qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
- Working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 NSW, Planning Legislation and other Acts and Legislation relevant to the position.
- Ability to complete ongoing planning which may involve some complexity, and actively contribute to work programs.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (in both written & oral forms) to stakeholders and residents on matters which may be complex.
- Class C Drivers Licence.

**Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.**

**Further Information**:Aimee Lee, Team Leader Development 4677 9585.

**Closing Date**:5:00pm Monday, 24 March 2025.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.
- Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applicants, including First Nations people, person living with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and members of culturally diverse communities to join our team. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If successful, we will offer ongoing support as needed._

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