Team Leader Development Assessment

2 days ago

Gordon New South Wales, Australia Ku-ring-gai Council Full time $147,363 - $170,943 per year

Team Leader Development Assessment

  • Salary $147,363.84 to $170,943.24 p/a + super
  • Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Access to private use of a vehicle through Council's Private Leaseback Scheme

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney's most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Council is seeking a dynamic Team Leader – Development Assessment to lead a dedicated development assessment team and contribute to high-quality and timely planning decisions.

Reporting to the Manager Development Assessment Services, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of development assessment officers to ensure high-quality, timely, and compliant processing of development applications
  • Prepare and review detailed DA assessment reports with clear, defensible recommendations that comply with legislative and policy requirements
  • Provide expert technical advice to Council, applicants, and the community, including representing Council in court and at planning panel meetings
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Development Assessment team to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction
  • Oversee compliance with legislative frameworks including the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and related legislation
  • Manage stakeholder relationships, promote excellent customer service, and support the ongoing professional development of team members

Qualifications, Skills & experience

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Planning or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Town Planner, with extensive experience in the delivery of development control services
  • Current Class C Drivers Licence
  • Demonstrated knowledge of planning legislation (e.g. Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993)
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities
  • Effective influencing, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • 35 hour working week
  • Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements to support work–life balance
  • Access to private use of a vehicle through Council's Private Leaseback Scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to Fitness Passport
  • Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
  • Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
  • Join a highly skilled, collaborative, and forward-thinking planning team
  • Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

*Council's work from home policy allows up to 80% of hours to be worked from home.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria listed in the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more? Contact Shaun Garland on

Closes: 11:30pm, Monday 20 October 2025

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer

  • Team Leader

    2 weeks ago

    Gordon, Australia Care Metaz Global Full time

    **About Care Metaz Global** Care Metaz Global is a rapidly growing NDIS provider operating in both Sydney and the Central Coast. We are looking for passionate Team Leaders who believe in **DR TRIC** (Dignity, Respect, Teamwork, Results, Innovation and Continuous Improvement). We are dedicated to providing exceptional support and empowering people living...

  • Team Leader

    7 days ago

    Lismore, New South Wales, Australia The Control Group Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    Team Leaders – Traffic Control We're not like the other companies.If you've led crews before, you already know the drill—and we want to see you in action.At The Control Group (TCG), we do things differently. We back our team and set you up to succeed. When you join us, you'll head out with one of our crews so we can see your skills in real time. No...

  • Coordinator Development Assessment

    5 hours ago

    Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia Scout Talent Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

    Make a real impact leading planning in an aspiring regional LGAUp to $120K + Super + relocation assistance, hybrid flexibility and monthly RDOPermanent Full-Time | 70 hours per fortnightLead, influence, and innovate as part of a purpose-driven team transforming the future of Glen InnesAbout Glen Innes Severn CouncilLocated in the heart of the New England...

  • Team Leader Invasive Species

    4 days ago

    Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Ongoing full time positionLocations – Murray LLS regionSalary starting from $129, % super & leaveGrow your career and enjoy an unbeatable work life balance in regional NSWMurray Local Land Services (Murray LLS) supports landholders and communities across the mid-southern border of NSW, focusing on agricultural productivity, biosecurity, natural resource...

  • Team Leader

    7 days ago

    Euroley, New South Wales, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSWJob category: Trades & ServicesJob location:Narrandera, NSW, AU, 2700Job reference number: 102115Employment type: Fixed Term Full-TimeSalary range: $1653.8-$1653.8You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the...

  • Team Leader

    4 hours ago

    Cowra, New South Wales, Australia Cowra Council Full time $18,000 - $60,000 per year

    Salary: $1438.01pw plus 12% SuperannuationPosition Status: Permanent Full TimeHours of Work: Hour week with RDO every fortnightClosing Date: pm Sunday 19 October 2025About Cowra & Cowra Council Cowra is located within beautiful Central NSW on the banks of the Lachlan River. It is approximately one hour from the regional hubs of Bathurst and Orange, two...

  • Team Leader

    4 hours ago

    Cowra, New South Wales, Australia Careers at Council Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Cowra, New South WalesFull-timeDescriptionSalary: $1438.01pw plus 12% SuperannuationPosition Status: Permanent Full TimeHours of Work: 38 Hour week with RDO every fortnightClosing Date: 5.00pm Sunday 19 October 2025About Cowra & Cowra CouncilCowra is located within beautiful Central NSW on the banks of the Lachlan River. It is approximately one hour from the...

  • Team Leader

    2 weeks ago

    Hillvue, New South Wales, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSWJob category: Trades & ServicesJob location:Tamworth, NSW, AU, 2340Job reference number: 102041Employment type: Permanent Full-TimeSalary range: $1550.5-$1550.5You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the...

  • Team Leader

    2 days ago

    Forbes, New South Wales, Australia Aruma Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    About Our TeamWe provide professional grounds and property maintenance services across a wide range of sites, including strata blocks, industrial estates, commercial businesses, councils, parks, and disability support facilities.Our major clients include Telstra, Broadspectrum, Byron Council, Department of Primary Industries, Department of Housing, and...

  • Senior Development Assessment Engineer

    5 days ago

    Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia Central Coast Council Full time $2,454,288 - $2,965,016 per year

    We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Development Assessment Engineer with exceptional experience.Great presentation skills to present at Traffic Committee and represent Council during Land and Environment proceedingsWork in a dynamic and fast paced team environment.About The RoleThis position is required to provide quality customer service and meet...