Development Assessment Officer - Building
Job No:
KIAMA622
Location:
Kiama
Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives.
We currently have an opportunity for a Development Assessment Officer - Building to join in our Planning, Environment and Communities Department . As Development Assessment Officer - Building you will get to:
- To ensure the efficient processing of Development Applications, Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates, and Complying Certificates in accordance with the requirements of the EP&A Act, State Government and Council Planning Policy.
- To assist Council in meeting its statutory obligations under the EPA Act, 1979.
- To ensure a professional and efficient delivery of building inspection services and development control of all building Classes as defined under the National Construction Code Series.
- To promote the image of Council as being customer focused, courteous and efficient.
- To Demonstrate the Council’s values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Excellence
What we offer...
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
- Annual salary from $84,076.72 to $99,679.32 (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
- Plus 11% superannuation
- Phone and laptop
- Leaseback (subject to contract agreement)
What you'll need to be successful in the role...
- Qualifications in building construction and inspection and accreditation as a minimum A4 Accredited Certifier as defined by the NSW Building Professionals Board
- Class C Drivers Licence.
- Experience assessing and determining Development Applications and issuing notices and orders.
- Experience assessing and determining Construction Certificates and Complying Development
- Certificates under the Construction Code Series and issuing notices and orders.
- Excellent communication, problem solving and negotiation skills with a strong customer focus.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
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What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...
- We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
- Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
- Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
- Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home - Generous leave entitlements including:
- Paid parental leave
- Fifteen days of sick leave
- Long service leave after five years
- Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees - We value your health and wellbeing and offer:
- Access to the Fitness Passport
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Two paid health and wellbeing days each year - We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:
- Study assistance
- On the job training
- Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role - Access to social club events for social club members:
- BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations
- Birthday and Christmas vouchers
What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...
Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.
Contact: Cheryl Lappin, Manager Planning and Economic Development on 4232 0433.
Closing Date: Sunday 21 April 2024, 23:30 pm.
If this opportunity excites you, refer to our Information for Applicants Guide and apply on the following page.
All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. (Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder).
We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values
Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence
underpinning everything we do.