Principal Development Planner (Sutherland Shire Council)

Location Sutherland Shire, Current South Wales About the Role The Principal Development Planner will assess development proposals, ensuring compliance with legislation and policy while prioritising community and environmental well‑being. The role involves collaboration with team leaders and managers to navigate complex development applications and coordinate reports for planning panels. It also requires active participation in project teams, assistance in policy development, and representation of the council in various forums and courts. Responsibilities
- Lead the assessment of diverse development applications with a focus on sustainable outcomes.
- Collaborate with team leaders to manage regionally significant development proposals.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of planning policies and local environmental plans.
- Engage with stakeholders to drive effective communication and resolution of planning matters.
- Assist in the drafting of reports for planning panels and participating in policy development.
- Represent the council at forums, courts, and stakeholder meetings. Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in environmental planning, urban and regional planning, or architecture.
- Extensive experience in assessing major development applications and drafting reports for planning panels.
- Strong understanding of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders and manage complex issues effectively.
- Proven skills in project management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement in planning practices. Benefits and Package Package: $113,004–$124,276 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. Award vehicle allowance of $10,780 gross p.a. Hours of work: Permanent full time with a flex system option of 19 days per month. Well‑being benefits include a fitness passport, employee assistance programme, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme, and novated lease options. Child Safe Organisation Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programmes, and events. Contact Grant Rayner, Development Assessment and Certification Manager – Alison Wady, Talent Acquisition Business Partner – #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rs27n