Development Assessment Officer Job in Sydney Recruiting by Parramatta City Council

Showcase your wholistic planning knowledge and project management skills Make a difference with your customer-focused mindset playing a key role in on-going improvements to the delivery of our services Permanent Full Time | 35hr Week | Hybrid Model | Central Parramatta Location The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. About the role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a capable and experienced professional to join our motivated and forward looking Development Assessment team. The City of Parramatta has been experiencing unprecedented growth which includes infill developments and urban renewal presenting significant challenges.  Be central to the success of our plans and play a key role in actively contributing both to a positive, customer focused culture and to the on-going improvements to the delivery of our services. On a daily basis, you will:  Be responsible for assessing, processing and managing development applications Providing planning advice to ensure the city planning objectives of the City of Parramatta's town planning policies are delivered in development outcomes.Each team is made up of planners of varying experience; with the more junior planners gaining valuable experience assisting the senior planners with some their more complicated applications. About You With experience in customer service, project management and the assessment of development applications and the ability to operate effectively in a political and commercial environment, the successful candidate should have previous experience in the assessment, management, processing of Development Applications and providing Town Planning advice. A Degree in Town Planning or similar with a current Class C Drivers Licence is essential. It would be preferred but not essential for applicants to have: Experience as a Town Planner in an organisation with a similar diversity of commercial, industrial, residential and community development as the City of Parramatta. What's on offer We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $98,129.17 to $108,038.89 plus 11% superannuation. In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements 14 weeks paid parental leave Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking) Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year) Learning and Development opportunities Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) Want to know more? Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Sasi Kumar on . How to apply  Candidates MUST apply online. Please provide a cover letter outlining your experience or involvement with projects within the planning space. Applications close 9pm, 11th April 2024   and will not be accepted through any other medium. The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration. This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.?  The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr