Senior Development Assessment Planner At Penrith City Council, it's not about having to choose. Life with us is the best of both worlds. What we offer you Commencing Salary: $107,058.00 with performance progression up to $123,924.00 12% Superannuation Employment Type: Permanent full-time Flexible Working Arrangements (In accordance with Council’s Finding Balance policy) The best of both worlds – click here to learn more Here's what you'll be up to… In the role of Senior Development Assessment Planner you will be responsible for the assessment of a wide range of development proposals and subdivision certificates, assist with customer enquiries and gain invaluable professional development experience working within a multi-disciplinary assessment team. In addition to the core functions of the role, the position also includes responsibility for the following: Mentoring of junior staff in the field of development assessment Running of pre-lodgement meetings and inter-departmental collaboration meetings related to the assessment of development proposals Supporting the Development Assessment Coordinator and Principal Planners (Team Leaders) in operational matters within the Development Assessment Unit Fostering collaborative and solution focused relationships with multiple disciplines across Council in the achievement of quality development outcomes Review and preparation of submissions on State Significant Development and State Significant Infrastructure proposals as well as other State Government led proposals Review and preparation of submissions regarding planning policy and procedural amendments. Who we are (and why you’ll love us) Development Services is committed to ensuring that Penrith is a well-planned, balanced City that supports the housing, lifestyle, employment and other needs of our diverse, growing population. We are achieving this through quality and sustainable development outcomes. Our talented and dedicated team of planning and building professionals are responsible for development assessment, certification and fire safety. We are the heart of the New West and we’re building a City of the future… join us What are we looking for? We’re looking for someone who meets the following criteria: A tertiary qualification in Planning Demonstrated senior level experience in the assessment and determination of a wide range of development applications and/or senior experience as a planning professional Experience in presenting to Planning Panels or Urban Design Review Panels Previous experience in a local government environment Demonstrated experience mentoring staff in the field of development assessment and / or planning enquiries Please view the position description for additional essential criteria. Applicants are also encouraged to outline any experience gained acting as an expert witness for the NSW Land and Environment Court including exposure to writing Statements of Facts and Contentions and Joint Expert Reporting, as well as attending or giving evidence at Section 34 Conciliation Conferences and NSW Land and Environment Court Hearings. The must-know bits You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process. Ready to make work feel less like… work? If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’. In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered. We've got an opportunity, you've got talent… Let's talk. For more information, contact Gavin Cherry, Development Assessment Coordinator on 02 4732 8125. Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website. At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.