Senior Development Support Officer

Senior Development Support Officer

Location:  Tamworth

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Work in a fast paced environment
• Broaden your skill-set and lead a dynamic team
• Expand your skills and experience in the Planning and Development Industry

COULD THIS BE YOU?

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong experience in a customer facing role providing high quality service to an agile team servicing the community
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and mentor staff
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge of the legislation and codes relevant to the industry

The Senior Development Support Officer is responsible for:

• Providing assistance to training and staff supervision of Development Support Officers,
• Providing assistance/support to Supervisor, Development Hub
• Supporting the Planning, Building and Development Engineering Teams through a range of administrative and technical tasks
• Providing high level customer service to external clients in relation to planning, building, engineering and property related matters, in consultation with technical staff.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of operational efficiencies and systems that support the suite of e-Planning solutions

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Certificate III in Business Administration or similar
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Drivers Licence

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Lobsey, Manager Development, on

Salary range: Grade 10 - $1, $1,402.80 per week for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now Applications Close: 11.59pm Monday, 15th September 2025

WHY IS IT 'WORTH' WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play  It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you're aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, 'Blueprint 100', drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours' drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours' drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you'd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.