Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming urban landscapes and make a real impact in one of the most vibrant and picturesque areas of Sydney? North Sydney Council is on the lookout for a passionate and driven Team Leader Assessments to steer our professional development services team into a bright future! 

North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.

The role 

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Team Leader Assessments to join our professional development services team. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting the Service Unit Manager, Development Services to effectively and efficiently manage the operations of the Department to achieve best practice urban outcomes, while meeting Council’s performance objectives and process requirements. As a leader, you will effectively and efficiently plan and manage the operations of a team of Statutory Planners and other experts to achieve performance, built environment and best practice customer service outcomes.

The person 

This role will suit a planner or related professional with extensive experience as a Team leader with a focus on development assessment.  A thorough knowledge of the NSW Planning system including the Land and Environment Court and the merit assessment of development applications will be vital to your success.   A can-do attitude and the ability to convey complex information in a simple way through strong written and verbal communication is required. Someone with a keen eye for detail and the ability to approach situations to achieve a solution-based outcome while putting yourself in the customer’s shoes would be well placed in applying.

The ideal applicant will thrive on taking on new challenges relating to a broad range of planning issues typical of a busy inner-city area, whilst being able to think critically and effectively prioritise and manage multiple complex tasks. The demonstrated ability to be flexible and work with others to achieve best practice outcomes will be highly regarded. The ability to bring new ideas to the table, while demonstrating a high level computer literacy and a detailed knowledge of recent planning reforms including the NSW Planning Portal will be well regarded.

When you join North Sydney Council you become a part of a team that is dedicated to providing a wide range of quality services to North Sydney residents and the larger community. Recent internal reforms with an empathise on process improvement and team building leaves the Development Services Department well placed to meet the challenges of the future. Our aim is to ensure North Sydney remains a welcoming community with an environment that is sustainable, well-designed and safe for all residents, workers and visitors.

Why work at NSC? 

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:

• Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
• Access to Fitness Passport 
• Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
• Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks
• Access to employee recognition and reward program
• Weekly fruit baskets
• Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
• Monetary transport allowance
• Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
• Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways 

This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to elevate your career while making a tangible impact on 77,000 residents who call North Sydney home!

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide a brief summary of how your skills and experience meet the key requirements of the role. 

Salary from: $135,976 to $162,361 per annum + 12% superannuation + $1,000 pa transport allowance 

(Market allowance may be negotiated with the successful candidate) 

35 hours per week with access to flexi time 

To view the Position Description, Click Here 

Closing Date: 29 March 2026 - 11.30pm  

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to  provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres  to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.