About the Role
Randwick City Council is seeking a planning professional to assess a diverse caseload of applications, including major developments, concept approvals, and various commercial, industrial, open space, housing, and subdivision applications. The role involves negotiation and management of these applications within a progressive local government setting.
Responsibilities
- Assess development, subdivision, and Local Government applications in accordance with statutory requirements and Council's procedures and policies.
- Negotiate and mediate with applicants and objectors to achieve satisfactory outcomes.
- Appear as an expert planning witness in the Land and Environment Court of NSW.
- Ensure decision-making processes for development-related applications are robust and rigorous.
Requirements
- Experience and expertise in development assessment.
- Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Highly developed oral and written communication and report writing skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Skills
- Development assessment
- Problem solving
- Negotiation
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Report writing
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Customer service
Location
- Randwick City Council
Work Type
- Permanent Full-Time
- 35 hours per week
Education Level
- Tertiary qualification at degree level
Salary/Compensations
- $99,237.93 - $114,123.62 per annum +12% superannuation
Benefits
- Competitive wages/salaries
- Option to avail of 9 day fortnight
- Additional leave entitlements
- Professional development opportunities
- Fitness passport
- Dynamic work environment
- Stunning eastern beaches location
About the Company
- Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive local government committed to serving its vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney.
- We have a high-performance culture fostered through our values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
- Our culture encourages and supports equity, diversity, and inclusion for our employees and our community.
Equal Opportunity
- Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
