Senior Development Planner (Central Coast Council)

Description Senior Development Planner responsible for advising on planning, development, property and land use matters, mentoring other planners, and working on complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Key Activities of This Role
- Provide high‑level professional and technical planning advice on development and land use to council, staff, the community and relevant authorities, ensuring strong customer service and quality outcomes.
- Assess development proposals and applications, identify impacts and issues, and determine appropriate requirements/conditions to support orderly development in line with relevant policies.
- Review and prepare planning documentation, including assessment reports, conditions of consent, policy reviews and strategic planning documents.
- Coordinate and manage complex development matters and special projects, lead/participate in cross‑functional teams, and prepare submissions/represent council at relevant panels and the Land and Environment Court within required timeframes. To Be Successful in This Role
- Degree qualification in Town Planning or a related field.
- Demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development.
- Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, the Planning Institute of Australia.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence. Other Important Information
- The commencing salary for this position is up to $102,804.44. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $123,581.19 on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation.
- Permanent full‑time role available.
- Access to a 9 day fortnight.
- Hybrid and flexible working conditions – 2 days from home and 3 days onsite.
- Located at the Wyong Administration Building.
- $207.31 per week Vehicle Allowance available. Extra Benefits
- Fitness passports giving access to a range of gyms.
- Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year.
- Employee Assistance Program offering a range of wellbeing initiatives for employees and their families. Other Extras
- Long‑service leave after 5 years of continuous service.
- Free flu vaccination program.
- Time provided for annual skin cancer screening, breast screening and blood donations.
- Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms.
- Recognition through the Cheers program.
- Novated leasing partnerships. Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing protected environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast. Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers one of the best places in NSW to live and work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q9xb2