Ku-ring-gai Council

Senior Development Assessment Officer

Senior Development Assessment Officer

• Salary $106,323.88 to $123,335.16 p/a + super
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Position includes a leaseback vehicle

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader Development Assessment, this role will see you assess development applications, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards and Council policies.

Duties will include, but are not limited to

• Assessment of development applications

• Assessment of highly complex and/or high profile projects and applications
• Management of applications where Council is the applicant or may have a conflict of interest
• Preparation of assessment reports
• Representing Council in court, at panel meetings and on site meetings
• Providing professional advice to developers and the community

Qualifications, Skills & experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of development assessment processes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Position includes a leaseback vehicle
• Fitness Passport
• Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team environment
• 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.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career in a challenging and complex role within Local Government.

*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? Please contact Jonathan Goodwill on 9424 0740

Closes: 11:30pm, Thursday 27 February 2025

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer