Kiama Municipal Council Development Assessment Coordinator

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives.

Join our team and be the driving force behind streamlined development processes in the Kiama Municipality. As a Development Assessment Coordinator, your primary objective will be to ensure the efficient processing of development applications, meticulously aligning them with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment (EPA) Act 1979, State Government Planning Instruments, and our Council's Planning policy. You'll play a crucial role in assisting our Council in meeting its statutory obligations under the EPA Act 1979, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks while fostering sustainable growth.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to strategic planning initiatives under the guidance of our Director of Planning, Environment, and Communities. As a leader within our Development Assessment team, you'll chair meetings, spearhead discussions, and drive decision-making processes.

Your commitment to excellence will not only enhance operational efficiency but also shape the perception of our Council as customer-focused, courteous, and efficient. Join us in making a tangible difference in our community's development journey.

What we offer...

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week 
• An attractive salary and benefits package commencing from $88,433.28 (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience) 
• Plus 11% superannuation
• Phone, laptop, and vehicle. 

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• Qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent discipline recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Class C drivers’ licence.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience assessing and determining development applications and issuing notices and orders.
• Experience representing Council in the Land and Environment Court and in gathering evidence for successful legal proceedings.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and negotiation skills with a strong customer focus.
• Project Management experience including research, planning, report writing and organisational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Experience supervising a team and supporting individuals to resolve technical issues, while promoting innovation and improvement.
• Experience using MS Office suite.

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What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...

• We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
  - Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
  - Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
  - Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home 
• Generous leave entitlements including:
  - Paid parental leave
  - Fifteen days of sick leave
  - Long service leave after five years
  - Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer: 
  - Access to the Fitness Passport
  - Access to the Employee Assistance Program
  - Two paid health and wellbeing days each year
• We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:
  - Study assistance
  - On the job training
  - Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role
• Access to social club events for social club members:
  - BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations
  - Birthday and Christmas vouchers
  

What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...

Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.   

Contact: Cheryl Lappin, Manager Planning and Economic Development on 4232 0433.

Closing Date: Sunday 12 May 2024, 11:30 pm.

If this opportunity excites you, refer to our Information for Applicants Guide and apply on the following page. 

All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. (Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder).

We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values

Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence

underpinning everything we do.