Development Assessment Officer / Senior Development Assessment Officer - V26/9917

Position Description and Position Description

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This position is responsible for the assessment of development applications with the aim of facilitating development that protects the environment and contributes to the character of the Blue Mountains. Depending on the skills and qualifications of the successful applicant, the position may also involve assessment of construction certificate applications, the provision of development advice, building certification and development monitoring and compliance work. An important part of the role is providing excellent customer service, including responding to customer needs and keeping individual clients up to date with information and decisions that affect them.

We are seeking a building surveyor, or senior building surveyor - or a town planner, or senior town planner - who has obtained a relevant graduate level qualification and has knowledge and experience across a range of planning and development related matters.

A lease back motor vehicle is available with this position.

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $82,540 to $124,773 gross per annum (depending on experience / qualification)
+ 12% superannuation 
+ performance payment 1% - 3.5% annual salary 
+ annual award increase
For further information contact: Alex Williams on 0415 195 707.
Closing date: 1 February 2026.

Applications must address the Essential Criteria.