Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Category: Building & Environmental Health
Salary: 115,562 - 128,493 AUD / yearly
Full-time
We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking planning professional to lead the end-to-end development application process, including assessments, compliance inspections, and reporting. This senior role carries delegated authority to determine applications, sign correspondence, and exercise sound judgement on matters with significant community and stakeholder impact.
Lead the end-to-end development application process, including assessment, compliance inspections, and the preparation of recommendations for determination.
Exercise delegated authority to determine applications, sign correspondence, and make informed decisions with implications for third parties and the broader community.
Lead and manage a small team of planning professionals, providing day-to-day supervision, monitoring performance and work output, and supporting team development through coaching and mentoring.
Collaborate with internal teams, the public, developers, consultants, Councillors, and government agencies to provide authoritative planning advice and guidance on complex matters.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the unit by assisting with policy development, LEP and DCP amendments, and budget planning.
Represent Council as an expert witness in legal proceedings, ensuring decisions are robust, evidence-based, and aligned with statutory requirements.
Support the Manager Building & Environmental Health in operational oversight, work planning, and the delivery of high-quality planning outcomes across the region.
A qualified Town Planner with a degree or post-graduate qualification in planning or a related discipline
Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
Extensive experience in the assessment and determination of development applications, with a strong working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and related NSW planning legislation
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, including performance monitoring, mentoring, and supporting professional development
Strong strategic thinking skills, with experience contributing to planning related policy, and broader organisational planning initiatives
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide authoritative planning advice and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including Councillors
Proven capacity to exercise sound judgement and delegated authority in decision-making, including in complex or sensitive matters
a base salary ranging from $115,562 per annum with competency-based increments up to $128,493 per annum, plus 11.5% super
70 hour, 9 day fortnight
training and development opportunities
flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
generous employment conditions
Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast, Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.
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