Senior Development Officer (Planning)

• Permanent and Fixed-term Full-time positions
• 35-hour week, hybrid working, flexible work arrangements available, including flex time.
• Gain exposure to some of the largest development projects in the region and participate in the contribution to Newcastle's transformation

City of Newcastle has a rich heritage, being one of Australia’s earliest, and now largest cities, which has transitioned from its industrial beginnings into a dynamic modern economy, and we are currently looking for an experienced Senior Development Officer to join our City-Wide Development Assessment Team.

Working within Planning & Development is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the development and planning of the city across a wide range of projects including precinct planning, transport planning, and major residential, industrial and commercial proposals not often available in other areas. P&D commonly determines development projects valued over $1Billion per year across a wide range of development types.

As the Senior Development Officer (Planning) at CN you will play a pivotal role in the assessment and determination of development applications with a strong focus on their impact on the natural, built, and social environments.

You will be expected to provide input into the review and development of statutory instruments, development control plans, local environmental plans, codes, policies, and procedural manuals as directed. You will also provide mentoring to the team, while also taking on high-level responsibilities such as attending the Land and Environment Court.

What’s it like working at the City of Newcastle?

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city.  We are proud to deliver services valued by our community.  People come first at CN, which means providing employees with meaningful work and capacity for work life balance. As a large local organisation, CN offers opportunity to develop in your current role, grow into future opportunities and reach your full potential.  

Our organisation’s values are Cooperation, Respect, Excellence, and Wellbeing which are underpinned by our behaviours of courage, trust, and pride. Together, our values and behaviours support our decision making, our day-to-day interactions and everything we do. 

We value diversity of thought, and we focus on equity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, safe, and valued so they can be themselves and fully contribute their opinions and perspectives to the success of the organisation.

What are the benefits?

• 35-hour working week with flexible work arrangements including a hybrid working model to ensure you can find the right balance between your personal and professional life!
• Flex time
• 4 weeks of annual leave
• 3 weeks of personal leave each year
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment 
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• 2 additional paid Public Holidays
• Additional paid leave days including Health & Wellbeing, NAIDOC, and Community Volunteer leave
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities to ensure you continue to evolve and grow your career ambitions
• Corporate fitness program from as little as $4.30 per week that will give you and your immediate family members access to a wide range of fitness and aquatic centres

Interested to know more?

Find out more about your new career here.

Our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs.

CN proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion to represent the community of our Local Government Area. All candidates will be assessed against the essential criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Application Closing Date: Friday 6 September 2024

Remuneration: $120,061.83 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Contact: Holly Hutchens - Development Assessment Section Manager - 02 4974 2746

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