Senior Planning Assessment Officer

18 hours ago

Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia Cessnock City Council Full time $106,417 - $122,380 per year


About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced planner seeking a new opportunity or a planner looking to take your next career step and move into a senior role?

Cessnock City Council are looking for an experienced Senior Planning professional who is able to hit the ground running. Cessnock LGA attracts a wide-range of development proposals and in this role you will be responsible for assessing development applications which will include large-scale subdivisions, wine-based tourism facilities, temporary events and significant commercial and industrial development together with working closely with various stakeholders, applicants and customers on development related matters.

We're looking for someone with leadership aspirations, as this position offers opportunities to act up into a supervisory role and grow within the organisation. 

If you're passionate about planning and ready to lead, we encourage you to apply and bring your skills to this exciting next chapter.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$106,417 - $122,380 per annum plus superannuation 

The Benefits
Secondment opportunity for 12 months full-time position 35 hours per weekFlexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO13% superannuation with a 1% increase in January 2026 Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 yearsPaid Parental LeaveOngoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance programGenerous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on siteFree flu vaccination programLease back vehicle - Full private use availableWork iPad suppliedAbout You

To succeed in this role, you'll hold a Bachelor degree in Town Planning or other relevant equivalent qualification and eligibility for acceptance to the Planning Institute of Australia. You'll bring comprehensive experience in a similar role with strong knowledge of key legislation. Your ability to interpret the Environmental Planning Assessment Act and associated regulations will be key to delivering informed and practical advice.  

What's Next?

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

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 are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

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.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact  for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 20 November 2025 at 11:30pm

Who to Contact: Sarah Hyatt, Development Services Coordinator, on

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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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