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Form of workGeorges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.
About the Team
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.
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.
About the Opportunity and What We Can Offer You
Permanent, Full time
Salary from $75,395.80 - $87,357.41 per annum plus 10.5% 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
About You
You are someone who has tertiary qualifications in town planning or related discipline. You have demonstrated experience in NSW development application processing, strategic planning and other local government and building related service. In this role you will also have a sound understanding of and ability to research and apply Planning & Building legislation and case law.
As the Senior Planning Advisory Officer you will provide accurate expert technical advice and assistance to the public in respect of all general planning, development and building matters. This includes professional advice, education and guidance to Customer Service staff and all internal customers.
What are we looking for:
- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
- NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Relevant practical experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills.
- High level of interpersonal skills with a commitment to the provision of quality customer service.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team.
- Commitment to quality customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to produce work within established timeframes and with limited supervision.
- Sound computer literacy with demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
- An ability to clearly communicate complex legislation, EPIs and DCPs as they specifically relate to proposed developments
- Understanding of, or experience of heritage matters and Land and Environment Court procedures.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Linley Love, Coordinator Advisory & Specialist Assessment on 02 9330 6075.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: 14 June 2023 at 11.59PM AEST.
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 LGBTIQIA+ 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.
