Consultant List for Development Assessment Support - Expression of Interest

Job No: SSC1659
Location: Sutherland Shire

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified consultants to be included in our internal consultant list to support Council’s development assessment functions.

The list will assist staff in identifying and engaging experienced professionals to provide independent advice, peer reviews, and technical assessments in circumstances where:

  • There is an actual or perceived conflict of interest
  • Internal resourcing or expertise is unavailable
  • Independent expert input is required to assess technical reports submitted with Development Applications (DAs) 
  • Specialist assistance is needed in Land and Environment Court (LEC) matters, including the preparation of expert evidence

Consultants with expertise in the following fields are encouraged to apply:

  • Town Planning / Urban Design
  • Heritage Conservation / Architecture
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Arboriculture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Traffic & Transport Engineering
  • Acoustic Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Building Surveying including performance-based assessment
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Other specialist disciplines relevant to planning and development assessment

About the Internal Consultant List

This is not a public or standing panel, nor does inclusion guarantee engagement. The purpose of the list is to maintain a pool of trusted professionals that Council staff may contact directly for quotations and engagement as required. Services will be engaged on a fee-for-service basis in accordance with Council procurement procedures.

How to Submit

Please submit an Expression of Interest outlining your skills and experience via the application process below:

  • Provide a brief overview of your qualifications and relevant experience relating to the supplied fields
  • Include examples of previous work or projects in your area of expertise
  • Attach any supporting documentation (e.g., CV, certifications)
  • Submit your EOI through the provided link

If you have any questions, please contact procurement@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Expressions of Interested should be submitted by 11.59pm Sunday 1 February 2026. 

 

 

 

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Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise.


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