Development Planner

Permanent Full Time

 Make a difference in our community and work for one of the biggest councils in NSW in development!

• Greater workplace flexibility - nine-day fortnight and flexible working hours
• Leaseback vehicle + 12% industry leading superannuation
• Build and strengthen relationships with our development community!
• Be a part of development outcomes that shape the future of our community and city.

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Our progressive Development Assessment and Certification department has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, innovative, and passionate planning specialist to join our high performing, vibrant and energetic team in the role of Development Planner.

With an appetite for growth and a passion for connectivity with our customers you will provide professional town planning services across a broad range of development control functions. You will assess a variety of significant development applications, meet KPIs, help our customers navigate the complexities of the planning environment, and ensure an exceptional customer experience.

You will play a critical part in our LGA’s unprecedented growth, working alongside inspiring leaders, likeminded professionals and key stakeholders across Council, the development industry and the community to deliver planning outcomes that make our city the place to live, work and play and ensure we can enable regional prosperity.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Process and determine a broad range of development applications
• Prepare reports, conduct site meetings and make presentations to the Regional Planning Panel, Urban Design Review Panel and Councillors,
• Facilitate pre-lodgement consultation and prepare advice to customers
• Coordinate responses on applications with the Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure
• Review EPIs, DCPs, Guidelines and Council codes and policies, as required
• Represent Council at appeals and conferences held by the NSW Land and Environment Court
• Provide duty planning support services as required

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate is an experienced planner who puts the customer at the centre of what they do and is passionate about educating and engaging with the development industry and our community to make a difference. You can manage a high-volume workload and have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information into plain language. You have a can-do attitude and are solution focused, with the ability to negotiate, engage stakeholders early, and bring people along the planning journey with you. You have excellent analytical and problems solving skills with the ability to listen to reason, evaluate and articulate pragmatic solutions. You are collaborative and team orientated yet prepared to challenge and be flexible to shifting priorities.

Ideally, you will bring;

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Town Planning or other suitable qualification relevant to the field of expertise
• Demonstrated customer experience focus
• The ability to assess, determine and oversee a variety of development proposals, in an efficient manner and in accordance with legislative requirements
• The ability to manage a heavy workload and plan, organise and prioritise tasks to meet agreed deadlines
• Demonstrated professional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with a range of customers and stakeholders
• The ability to influence others, negotiate and resolve conflict
• Advanced report writing and proof-reading skills

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Salary $88,475 - $102,823 a year plus industry-leading 12 per cent superannuation.
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• Leaseback vehicle
• 35-hour week with flexible working hours, nine-day fortnight and hybrid work model
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our corporate fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance program (EAP).
• We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority
• Join us at an exciting time in our department’s growth and evolution to become the leading LGA of choice within the region.
• New contemporary workspace with sit-stand desks, collaboration spaces, café-style lunch spaces and coffee machines
• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Simply click apply now- answer some questions, and attach your resume by midnight, Monday 25 March 2024
• For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Amy Regado, Section Manager Development on 0439 222 *** or via email *******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• If you require assistance submitting your application, or have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0*** or via email ******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.