Development Assessment Innovation Section Manager

A role that allows you to provide innovative and technology focused improvements within a progressive environment
Flexible working opportunities including a +-day fortnight
Permanent role working 35hrs per week


The City of Newcastle is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Development Assessment Innovation Section Manager to join the Planning, Transport and Regulation team to support to the ongoing delivery, evolution and expansion of the Accelerated Development Application program and other development assessment related innovations.

As the Development Assessment Innovation Section Manager, you will lead the Development Assessment Innovation team whilst playing a crucial role in ensuring the ADA program continues to be delivered to meet community expectations and support CN in achieving development assessment objectives and deliver the expansion of the project to other NSW councils.

At the discretion of the Executive Manager and to support ongoing development, this position may rotate with other roles at an equivalent Management Level (e.g. City Significant or City-Wide Development Assessment Section Manager) within the Planning and Development team.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Why join CN?

35-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model as well as an optional +-day fortnight
4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays
17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
Paid parental leave for primary carers
Industry leading employment conditions
Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.+0 per fortnight
Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
Leading the CN Way leadership program
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups


Life at CN

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance.

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city. We are proud to deliver services valued by our community.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday +th February 2024

Remuneration: $138,801.63 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

Contact: Priscilla Emmett - City Wide Development Assessment Manager - 02 4+74 2763

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.

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