Development Assessment Planner

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About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Development Assessment Planner to join our team. In this role you will gain valuable experience in the assessment of a range of development proposals and contribute to the role of the Department in the provision of customer service and response to enquiries.

About You

Essential Criteria

A tertiary qualification (or nearing completion) in Planning or a relevant field
Practical experience in the assessment or understanding of a range of Development Applications
Proven ability in providing customer service, and planning advice and guidance
Current Class C Driver’s Licence
Desirable Criteria

Previous Local Government experience
Salary: Commencing at $+0,063.00 and up to $104,251.00 plus 11.5% superannuation contribution

About the team

Development Services is committed to ensuring that Penrith is a well-planned, balanced City that supports the housing, lifestyle, employment and other needs of our diverse, growing population. We are achieving this through quality and sustainable development outcomes.

Our talented and dedicated team of planning and building professionals are responsible for development assessment, certification and fire safety.

How to Apply

You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position, please contact Sandra Fagan, Principal Planner on (02) 4732 7++2.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

About us

At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

A range of flexible work arrangements
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Health and wellbeing leave
15 days personal leave
Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
Diverse salary packaging
Free access to all Ripples venues
And much, much more!
 
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