Assessment Planner
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Assessment Planner to join both the Development Assessment and Development Advisory Services Units.
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Company: Rexco People Sydney
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-4364-4207
Fax: +61-2-1398-8144
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Assessment Planner
The Job
Assessment Planners will work in both the Development Assessment and Development Advisory Services units. The persons filling these positions may be rotated between the two teams on a time limited basis (such as a 12 month rotation) or as required depending on the workloads in the respective teams.
The purpose of the role is:
- To efficiently and effectively process development and associated applications submitted to Council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, and related legislation in accordance with Council's policies and procedures.
- To respond to verbal and written requests for advice concerning development matters, including formal Pre-DA advice.
- To participate in an efficient and effective lodgement and duty town planning service in which consistent and accurate advice is provided at a high standard.
Essential Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in the application of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Local Government Act in relation to regulatory processes and the assessment of development and associated applications.
- High level communication skills, both verbal and written, including report writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Commitment to quality customer service.
- NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Demonstrated ability to produce work within established timeframes and with limited supervision.
- Working knowledge of computer applications.
- Knowledge of and commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, ethical practice and acting with probity at all times.
KEY DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess and report on development applications and other applications (including S.96 applications, S.82A reviews) made to Council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Local Government Act and related legislation.
- Provide formal Pre-Development Application advice.
- Delivery of accurate, timely and consistent advice to the public through a duty town planning service.
- Carry out the lodgement of development and related applications to ensure applications are complete and meet a high standard that satisfies Council’s submission requirements.
- Respond to verbal and written requests for advice concerning development matters.
- Participate in the preparation of policies, procedures, process improvements and guidelines as required.
- Participate and operate efficiently and effectively as part of a cooperative Development Assessment and / or Development Advisory Services Team.
- Maintain an awareness of industry trends and legislative reform and advise the Team Leaders of matters likely to impact on the section’s core activities.
- Act in the position of Senior Planner as required by Team Leader or Manager.
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