Technical Officer - Development Assessment
The responsibilities of this role are to assist with all aspects of the Development Assessment process including lodging, preparing and issuing of development related applications. Whilst the primary focus of the position is on development assessment, council's integrated approach to planning matters will, from time to time require the undertaking of work associated with strategic planning.
About the role
Assist our experienced Town Planners to assess and process development applications.
Undertake written correspondence regarding development matters and general customer service regarding development assessment.
Provide advice and information on development and related matters to the general public, applicants, government authorities, consultants and other members of staff.
Undertake work associated with strategic planning from time to time.
What's on offer
a base salary ranging from $77,555 per annum with competency-based increments up to $91,053 per annum, plus 12% super
a maximum-term role until 20 November **** with the option for extension or permanency as per operational needs
70 hour, 9 day fortnight
training and development opportunities
flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
generous employment conditions (we have too many to list)
We are seeking
Demonstrated high level of verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage complaints generated by members of the public, government bodies or other stakeholders which relate to developments.
Demonstrated customer service skills and experience, including a front counter environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of the development process in a local government context.
About us
Located on thepicturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, ina rainforest or on a farm.




Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
Join an . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the **** Employer of Choice for our outstanding employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes
Friday 28 August **** at12 noon sharp(NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Recruitment timeframe
Applicants will be advised of the status of their application by Friday 4 September ****
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed week commencing7September ****.
Pre-Employment Screening
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.Your referees are not contacted unless you've been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
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Employment Type
Full-time
Job Grade
5
Industry
Development Assessment & Compliance
Unit
Development Assessment & Compliance
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📌 Technical Officer - Development Assessment (New South Wales)
🏢 Tweed Shire Council
📍 New South Wales