Development Assessment Planner - Hurstville, Australia - Georges River Council

Georges River Council

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Hurstville, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

About Our Council
Georges 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 70 hours per fortnight
Salary from $91, $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

Selection Criteria:

Qualifications, Certificates & Licences

Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline
NSW Class C Driver's Licence

Essential

Current knowledge of Building and 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.
Skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.
Ability to work cooperatively with other Departments.
Strong task management and time management skills.
Ability to present accurate, clear, concise and timely reports on matters effecting the Directorate's operations.
Ability to implement new planning concepts and procedures.
Possess good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of WH&S and EEO policies and procedures.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Nicole Askew, Coordinator Development Assessment on or Atalay Bas, Coordinator Development Assessment on

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website

Closing Date:
4 August 2023 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, peoplefocused 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. _
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._