Development Assessment Planner

Promoting work-life balance, Full-Time Position, 35 hour week

Opportunity to accumulate a fortnightly flex day off

Salary from $95,477.89 - $106,935.20 pa plus 11.5% superannuation

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.

About the role

This is a great opportunity for an organised and effective communicator, to analyse, assess and report on a diverse range of Development Applications to ensure compliance with relevant policy and legislation. The ideal candidate will be a proficient communicator with the ability to effectively articulate concepts and tailor communication for a variety of stakeholders. Core requirements include acting with integrity, a high degree of analytical skills and organisation, and the ability to deliver quality development assessment outcomes in an efficient and productive manner.

You can also expect to:

Receive a diverse range of development applications including those associated with Bayside Council’s significant industrial, commercial, and high-density residential precincts that are located in proximity to Sydney Airport, Port Botany, and the City of Sydney.

Prepare accurate and comprehensive reports and correspondence on development applications to facilitate timely decision-making and outcomes, and to respond to applicants and community stakeholders.

Prepare and deliver pre-Development Application advice to ensure efficient and informed outcomes.

Prepare Statements of Facts and Contentions and provide expert evidence in order to represent Council in the Land & Environment Court of NSW.

Provide advice to applicants and the local community on development assessment and associated matters.

Prepare reports for, and represent Council at, the Design Review Panel (DRP).

Attend Bayside Local Planning Panel meetings to present and respond to enquiries regarding development applications and recommendations. Participate in stakeholder engagement activities to understand and meet the needs of the local community

About you

We are looking for a someone who demonstrates:

Relevant tertiary qualifications and or experience in a relevant field.

Working knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.

Current Drivers Licence Class C.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy (pro-rata):

3 extra days off during Christmas each year

15 days sick leave each year

2 days health and wellbeing leave each year

Gym membership discounts

Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply now

All applications must be submitted via the online job portal. Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. Please use MS Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application. If you have any technical issues opening the link, please contact us at [email protected]

Closing Date: Thursday 3 July, 2025

Salary: $95,477.89 - $106,935.20 (3% increase after July 2025) pa plus 11.5% superannuation

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence