Executive Officer - Development Assessment

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Detail information about job Executive Officer - Development Assessment. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Ensure delivery of integration & business improvement projects
• Flexible work arrangements and RDO scheme
• Strong learning and development focus and culture

Formed from the amalgamation of Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Councils, Inner West Council is now among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 185,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its ‘Values First’ with flexibility, integrity, respect and the spirit of team as a set of values and associated behaviours for all levels in the organisation.  We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles

We offer career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. Many roles offer roster days off giving even greater quality of life and balance. (please check details within the advert)

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $13.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

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Reporting to the Manager Development Assessment, the purpose of the position is to manage, in a holistic manner, the following functions within the Development Assessment & Development Advisory Services teams:

• Ensure delivery of integration & business improvement projects so as to ensure that:

• Development assessment is undertaken in a consistent and transparent manner;
• All policies and procedures are current, relevant and that business systems support the operation of the unit;
• The operation of the unit reflects best-practice, and remains abreast of changes in legislation, regulations and standards; and
• Ensure that development application processing times are subject to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Management and/or assessment of highly complex and/or high profile projects and applications.
• Management of applications where Council is the applicant or may have a conflict of interest.
• Liaise with staff & coordination of resources for the management of Land & Environment Court appeals.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

$100,659 - $120,714 p.a. + super

Access to an IWC leaseback vehicle scheme or a car allowance

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and RDO scheme
• Strong learning and development focus and culture
• Health and wellbeing programs including a subsidized gym membership to a network of Sydney gyms 
• Social sports groups

• Holistically manage the assessment and reporting of major projects and applications which by their nature are likely to be highly complex or high-profile. This includes participating in meetings and the provision of advice prior to the lodgement of such applications.
• Manage the assessment of applications (including external consultants as required) where Council may have a conflict of interest as an applicant or landowner. This includes participating in meetings and the provision of advice prior to the lodgement of such applications
• Liaise with staff and coordinate resources for the management of Land & Environment Court appeals.
• Investigate and implement efficiencies in all systems and processes.

1. Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
2. Extensive relevant industry experience, including in the management of highly complex and high-profile projects and development proposals.
3. Outstanding knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993 and related planning legislation and concepts as they relate to development assessment.
4. Experience in preparation and presentation of matters for the NSW Land and Environment Court.
5. Highly developed skills in effective communication and conflict resolution/mediation techniques and negotiation.
6. NSW Class C Driver’s License.

Management Development Advisory Services, Rachel Josey on (02) 9392 5707

Sunday 15 July 2018, at 11:30pm

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