Planning Assessment Officer

2 weeks ago

Cessnock, Australia Cessnock City Council Full time

**About the Opportunity**:
We’re Cessnock City Council and while you may not have considered us before, what we do offer is genuine variety, hands-on experience, and the kind of planning challenges that truly shape careers. We’re looking for a Planning Assessment Officer to join our small but capable team. Whether you’ve just graduated or are finishing your degree in Town Planning (or a similar field), this is your opportunity to jump into real work with real impact. Follow this link to find out more: Position Description

**What You'll Actually Be Doing**:

- Working with complex and interesting constraints like biodiversity, bushfire risk, and flooding.
- Collaborating with a team that values practical solutions and knowledge-sharing.
- Engaging directly with applicants, consultants, and community members.

**What You Bring**:

- A degree in Town Planning (or you’re in your final year of study).
- A problem-solving mindset and strong attention to detail.
- Some experience is great, but if you’re starting out, we’re happy to teach.

**Why This Role is Worth It**:

- **Depth.** Exposure to a wide range of development types and planning issues.
- **Supportive team.** Small team = more responsibility, more mentorship, and real input.

**Remuneration**:
$85,156 - $97,929 per annum plus superannuation
- *Please note these rates of pay will increase by 3% from 5 July 2025*_

**The Benefits**:

- Full-time position 35 hours per week
- Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
- 12.5% superannuation
- Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff
- Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Paid Parental Leave
- Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
- Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
- Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
- Free flu vaccination program
- Lease back vehicle - Full private use available
- Free parking on-site
- Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley

**Ready to Start Strong?**

**Pre-Employment Screening**:
**About Us**:
At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

**Applications Close: Thursday 10 July 2025 at 11:30pm**

**Who to Contact: Sarah Hyatt, Development Services Coordinator, on**(02) 4993 4219**
- Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice._

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