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
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Development Assessment Planner to join our dynamic and innovative Development and Building team due to an internal promotion. Together with our Development and Building team, the successful candidate will ensure that development occurs in a way that is consistent with the objectives of the Georges River Council Management Plan, Council’s planning instruments, codes and policies.
You will gain exposure to and assess a range of development applications for compliance with relevant standards, carry out site inspections and prepare associated reports. Further, you will provide advice and information to developers, and the community, on planning matters. You will work alongside a passionate, enthusiastic and hard-working team who support each other and are committed to achieving good quality outcomes for the community.

• Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $94,478.15 - $109,466.82 per annum plus 11.5% 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

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 co-operatively with other Departments.
• 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 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 Nicole Askew, Coordinator Development Assessment on 02 9330 6284.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday 8 November 2024 at 11.59PM 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 LGBTQIA+ 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.

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