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Form of workAn exciting opportunity has become available for a Development Assessment Planner - Fast Track to join our dynamic and innovative Development and Building team within Georges River Council, based in Hurstville.
Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy.
About the Role
As part of our dedicated and high performing Environment & Planning Directorate, the Development and Building team are responsible for the delivery of Building Code of Australia requirements and Building certification, Development Assessment and Pre-lodgment and specialist advice. The department facilitates quality, compliant, sustainable development across the LGA ranging from established urban areas, through to urban renewal activity centres, future growth areas and environmental sensitive significant areas.
In this role you will primarily focus on providing an improved and expanded Fast-Track Development Assessment Service for identified urgent applications (predominantly commercial and residential). As the Development Assessment Planner - Fast Track you will work with the team to assess and process development applications in accordance with statutory requirements and Council Policy. You will also contribute to implementing strategies dealing with development matters that impact on or influence the local government area. Further, you will provide advice and information to developers, and the community, on planning matters.
The team is filled with talented and passionate individuals who are committed to working together and with the business to achieve its goals and objectives. We take our values very seriously, and recognise our contributions benefit our people, and more broadly, the community. Our goal is to be the best at what we do and ensure Council is a great place to work.
What we can offer you
- Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $91,283.24 - $105,765.05 per annum plus 11% superannuation
- Vehicle Allowance
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid work arrangements, and flexible start and finish times
- Additional Health and Wellbeing paid leave
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging Options
- Sponsored Study Program
- Parental Leave and Support
- Employee Rewards Program
- Ongoing Education and Resources
The successful candidate will have
- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline
- NSW Class C Driver’s Licence
- Current knowledge of Building or Town Planning practices, especially in Local Government.
- Experience in local government, building or planning organisations.
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with the community, the Councillors and other professionals involved in the development industry.
- Knowledge and understanding of WH&S and EEO policies and procedures.
If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Atalay Bas, Coordinator Development Assessment on 02 9330 6***.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Monday, 12 February 2024 at 11.59 PM AEST
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.
