Permanent Full Time

Your opportunity to contribute to development outcomes that shape the future of our community and city.

• Be part of a passionate, high-performing team dedicated to delivering positive development outcomes for our city
• Enjoy flexible working hours and a hybrid work model for a work-life balance
• Work in a stable environment with competitive benefits

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Our progressive Development Assessment and Certification department is seeking a motivated individual to join our high-performing Business Specialist team as a Development Planner - Landscape.

In this role, you will leverage your expertise in landscape design, visual impact, and streetscape assessment, providing professional technical advice across a diverse range of developments and applications. With a strong customer focus and a drive for continuous improvement, you will help shape our communities by delivering efficient and responsive advice throughout the development assessment process.

Your work will support developers, the community, and Council by ensuring best-practice approaches to landscape planning and development. You will also assess and determine development proposals across all functions of development assessment.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact to the community we would love to hear from you!

Your key responsibilities are:

• Provide technical advice to internal and external customers in respect to the provision of quality and practical landscape design, visual impact and streetscape outcomes for development proposals
• Review applications and provide advice to other professionals in order to ensure Council meets its obligations under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
• Manage the processing, assessment and determination of a broad range of applications including but not limited to development applications, public works certificates etc
• Champion commitment to and passion for customer focus with proven ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences
• Participate in facilitation or mediation sessions between developers and interested parties

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity!

LET’S DESCRIBE YOU

We are looking for a seasoned professional who prioritises customer needs and is passionate about collaborating with the development industry and the community to drive meaningful change. You excel in managing high workloads while maintaining strong interpersonal and communication skills.

With a proactive and solutions-focused mindset, you take a facilitative approach to problem-solving, engaging stakeholders early, negotiating effectively, and guiding projects to successful outcomes. Your analytical and critical thinking skills enable you to assess complex situations, evaluate options, and deliver best-practice solutions with integrity.

Specifically, you will have;

• Degree or graduate diploma in landscape architecture or other suitable and equivalent qualification relevant to the field of expertise.
• Experience in landscape design, visual impact and streetscape assessment.
• Experience in assessing and determining a variety of development proposals, including residential, industrial, commercial, subdivision, recreation and tourist facility applications in an efficient manner and in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes and Australian Standards as applicable to development assessment, landscape design and construction.
• Commitment to the consistent delivery of exceptional customer experiences.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary $91,571 - $106,421 a year plus 12 per cent superannuation
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• 35 hour working week with hybrid work model and flexible working hours
• Weekly pay
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
• We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety.
• We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
• Free parking available just a short walk from our modern, light-filled office.
• Picturesque lakeside setting with convenient access to scenic walking and cycling paths for lunch breaks.
• A supportive, innovative, and collaborative workplace culture where you will be closely connected with your team of professionals.
• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Send in your application and resume by midnight, Wednesday 19 March 2025.
• For more information on the position, please contact Candice Sherriff, Business Specialist Lead, on 02 4921 0343 or via email [email protected]
• If you require assistance or a reasonable adjustment when submitting your application, or have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0495 or via email [email protected]
• To view the Capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.