Development Assessment and Planning Assistant

NSW Rural Fire Service – West Pennant Hills NSW

Development Assessment & Planning Assistant

This opportunity offers:

- Full timerole & 35 hour working week
- Attractive annual salary $83,644 - $91,041 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
- Location: West Pennant Hills (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)
- Free onsite car parking available

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW.When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you’ll be doing:

Support bush fire prone development and community resilience by coordinating planning assessments, stakeholder advice, and key administrative processes.

The ideal candidate will have, or currently undertaking, a Diploma or above in Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline, combined with a strong understanding of development assessment processes and bush fire planning principles. They will be highly organised, proactive,



and customer-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities and provide timely, accurate advice to internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and relationship management skills and work collaboratively within a team environment. They will also have sound administrative capabilities, attention to detail, and experience maintaining records and coordinating projects.

If you are interested in finding out more about this prospect, please access theRole Description and our organisation structure .

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

- Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
- Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
- Salary packaging options available
- One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
- Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)




- Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

Important recruitment Information

- Arecruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
- We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
- If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
- The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework).The Capability application tool is designed to helpjob applicantsunderstand and use theNSW Public Sector Capability Frameworkwhen applying forjobswith the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below

Vacancy Reference: R26-250

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFShere, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

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📌 Development Assessment and Planning Assistant (The Hills Shire)
🏢 NSW Rural Fire Service
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