Team Leader Development Assessment

• Salary $147,363.84 to $170,943.24 p/a + super
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Council is seeking a dynamic Team Leader – Development Assessment to lead a dedicated development assessment team and contribute to high-quality and timely planning decisions.

Reporting to the Manager Development Assessment Services, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of development assessment officers to ensure high-quality, timely, and compliant processing of development applications
• Prepare and review detailed DA assessment reports with clear, defensible recommendations that comply with legislative and policy requirements
• Provide expert technical advice to Council, applicants, and the community, including representing Council in court and at planning panel meetings
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Development Assessment team to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction
• Oversee compliance with legislative frameworks including the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and related legislation
• Manage stakeholder relationships, promote excellent customer service, and support the ongoing professional development of team members

Qualifications, Skills & experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Planning or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Town Planner, with extensive experience in the delivery of development control services
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated knowledge of planning legislation (e.g. Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993)
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities
• Effective influencing, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
• High-level written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements to support work–life balance
• Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Join a highly skilled, collaborative, and forward-thinking planning team
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

*Council’s work from home policy allows up to 80% of hours to be worked from home.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria listed in the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more? Contact Shaun Garland on 9424 0988

Closes: 11:30pm, Monday 20 October 2025

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer