Team Leader Development Assessment

1x Permanent Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week
Competitive Salary plus 11.5% super and lease back vehicle or vehicle allowance
Closing Date: 7th May 2025

Liverpool is one of Sydney's most progressive urban and regional centres with a population of more than 200,000 (set to reach 330,000) over the next 20 years. It is now positioned as the capital of Southwestern Sydney with affordable lifestyle, accessibility by rail and road and a future airport, Western Sydney Airport. A truly transformational infrastructure project, Western Sydney Airport is set to open in 2026 and will be the jewel in our Aerotropolis City.

We are seeking a person with drive and passion, and extensive experience in development assessment, to lead a team of planners in the assessment of development applications. This is a great opportunity to take that next step in your planning career and be part of an organisation shaping the future of its community.    

Benefits

• Benefits of the role include the following:
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
• Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
• Gain experience in one of the largest, most diverse, and fastest growing LGA’s in metropolitan Sydney.
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with parking available; and
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

About You

This role is ideal for candidates that possess the following:

• Extensive experience in Development Assessment is considered necessary to ensure the desired level of expertise/knowledge to adequately carry out the functions of the position.
• Extensive experience in handling a wide range of complex applications relating to all possible development on industrial, commercial, or residential zoned land is considered essential to the responsible execution of duties that comprise this position.
• Experience in acting as an expert witness in the Land and Environment Court.
• Experience in providing instruction and giving evidence before Court.
• Proven experience in assessment and application of alternative solutions as provided for under the relevant legislation.
• Experience communicating with various internal and external stakeholders including the ability to deal with the community and professional industry to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in supervising employees and developing a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret Acts and policies and to make appropriate decisions bearing in mind the circumstances and the legislative requirements.
• Experience processing planning related enquiries.
• Experience and ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in providing leadership to team members.
• Experience of updating policies and procedures and developing new policies and procedures.

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant. This position also comes with a leaseback vehicle or a vehicle allowance.

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner on 8711 7765.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.